Citation

Walser RD, Ruzek JI, Naugle AE, Padesky C, Ronell DM, Ruggiero KJ. Prehosp. Disaster Med. 2004; 19(1): 54-63.

Affiliation

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Veterans Administration Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. Robyn.Walser@med.va.gov

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Cambridge University Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15453160

Abstract

The mental health effects of disaster and terrorism have moved to the forefront in the recent past following the events of 11 September 2001 in the United States. Although there has been a protracted history by mental health researchers and practitioners to study, understand, prevent, and treat mental health problems arising as a result of disasters and terrorism, there still is much to learn about the effects and treatment of trauma. Continued communication among disaster workers, first-response medical personnel, and mental health professionals is part of this process. This paper outlines current knowledge regarding the psychological effects of trauma and best cognitive-behavioral practices used to treat trauma reactions. More specifically, the information presented is a summary of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions that are relevant for responding to and dealing with the aftermath of disasters.

Language: en