Citation

Kähärä K, Ala-Aho S, Hakala AL, Toivonen T, Turunen T. Duodecim 2010; 126(22): 2654-2660.

Vernacular Title

Koulusurmien jalkeinen psykososiaalinen tuki--mita Kauhajoen tapauksesta

Affiliation

Suupohjan peruspalveluliikelaitoskuntayhtymä, Kauhajoen terveyskeskus.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Laaeketieteellinen Aikakauskirja Duodecim)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21188880

Abstract

On September 29, 2008 in Kauhajoki, a student killed ten persons and committed suicide. Many people in the region were subjected to an extensive sensation of threat and experienced mental effects of the tragedy. Aftercare of the tragedy has been coordinated by the Kauhajoki project. The project has aimed at ensuring that persons and communities traumatized by the event in their life and functioning will receive the required psychosocial support and appropriate treatment. The goal is to restore the mental balance and to maintain the ability to work and function.

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