The events of September 11, 2001 changed the world for all of us.   We were all traumatized by witnessing the events on television or in person and/or  feel  the fear of possible personal injury or loss.   The effects can be far more lasting than you think.  For that reason it is a good idea to avail yourself of resources which educate and give practical suggestions.

An excellent resource via the internet is The American Psychological Association website at: www.apa.org.  Here you will find  articles such as on Coping With Terrorism and Reactions and Guidelines for Children Following Trauma/Disaster.  These articles give needed information and very useful suggestions. 

Also available on this website are lists of and links to other helpful websites.  A few are listed below: 

http://www.helping.apa.org/therapy/traumaticstress.html: Brochure entitled Managing Traumatic Stress:  Tips forRecovering from Disasters and other Traumatic Events.

http://www.helping.apa.org/daily/tassey.htlm 
Coping with the Aftermath of a Disaster:  John Tassey, Ph.D. Answers your questions.

http://www.mentalhealth.org/schoolviolence/teens.htm
Center for Mental Health Services website.  After Disaster:  What Teens Can Do

http://www.mentalhealth.org/schoolviolence/parents.htm
Centers for Mental Health Services website.  After Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/violence.cfm
Natonal Institute of Mental Health Website.  A comprehensive section entitled Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters.  Contains more in-depth information on Trauma, PTSD, etc.

There is also brochures available from your local American Red Cross  chapter.

- Dr. Maria Petrosino -