Citation

Ursano RJ. Psychiatry 2023; 86(4): e271.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Guilford Publications)

DOI

10.1080/00332747.2023.2284619

PMID

38149707

Abstract

At the present, we all face, experience, and see a wide range of behaviors in response to our global wars (Ukraine and Israel-Hamas), pandemics (COVID-19) and the mostly national rather than international, mass shootings. Our responses range from horror to shame, from terror to overwhelming anger and sadness. Understanding the feelings, actions and thoughts--and memories they stir--can help us intervene. Healing may be an over stated goal. Forgiving, for some, may not be possible. Return to "normal" is never an option. Disasters such as these set a new baseline of life. We help our patients recover but not to forget; to reengage with those around them and moderate emotions and thoughts. With Nations and communities what are the helpful group, legal and international tools to do the same?

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; *Disasters; *Wounds, Gunshot/epidemiology; Armed Conflicts; Mass Shooting Events; Pandemics