Psychological Reactions to Terrorist Attacks
JAMAPublished 7 August 2002
William E. Schlenger, Juesta M. Caddell, Lori Ebert, Brian K. Jordan, K M Rourke, David Wilson
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Assessment of psychological symptom levels in the United States following the events of September 11 found probable PTSD was associated with direct exposure to the terrorist attacks among adults, and the prevalence in the New York City metropolitan area was substantially higher than elsewhere in the country.
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One to 2 months following the events of September 11, probable PTSD was associated with direct exposure to the terrorist attacks among adults, and the prevalence in the New York City metropolitan area was substantially higher than elsewhere in the country. However, overall distress levels in the country were within normal ranges. Further research should document the course of symptoms and recovery among adults following exposure to the events of September 11 and further specify the types and severity of distress in children.
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