TY - JOUR PY - 1992// TI - The Psychological Impact of Disaster and the Nature of Critical Incident Stress for Emergency Personnel JO - Disaster prevention and management A1 - James, A. SP - online EP - online VL - 1 IS - 2 N2 - Examines the stresses imposed on rescuers and their needs for emotional and psychological support. The vulnerability of the emergency personnel involved during a disaster has often not been recognized. Discusses the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder along with diagnosis and treatment methods.

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