TERRORISTS ATTACK ON THE UNITED STATES
As a result of the horrific events of September
11th there has been considerable interest in obtaining information
on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
We have information on PTSD and related disorders,
which we will provide free of charge. Simply contact us by telephone
617-742-7452 or fax 617-742-1187 or email timfleary@aol.com.
The following web sites may prove helpful in obtaining
additional information:
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National Center for PTSD has specific information on Managing the Traumatic Stress of Terrorism |
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American Psychological Association just posted "Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for Recovering from Disaster and Other Traumatic Events" |
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About our Kids - This web site posted information
on explaining war and terrorism to children, recognizing signs
of trauma-related stress, and helping them cope with the recent
events |
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Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disaster |
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Helping Children after a Disaster |
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Talking With Kids about the news |
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Tragic Times, Healing Words |
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The VA's National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, has numerous resources, including information especially for rescue workers and reporters, as well as veteran's and others re-experiencing previous trauma |
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National Mental Health Association - NMHA
has materials targeting employers, primary-care physicians,
parent, teachers, the faith community and the general public.
(The site also features a press release about the tireless
work of one of our Outreach Partners, the Mental Health Association
in New York City, as well as other NMHA affiliates in areas
of the country especially hard hit by the terrorist attacks.) |
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National Association of School Psychologists - A unique resource on the NASP web site is a tip sheet for helping children cope translated into Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Urdu, and Korean. The site also has materials for mental health professionals, teachers and parents, as well as ideas for school memorials, activities and rituals following traumatic events |
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American Psychological Association - APA has developed a set of materials called "Helping Kids Cope" that can be used to help children deal with the trauma of terrorism and its aftermath |
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Journal of the American Medical Association - The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently posted articles on its web site that outline recommendations for medical and public health professionals following the use of five kinds of biological weapons against a civilian population: smallpox, anthrax, plague, botulinum and tularemia |
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About MAMH
The Massachusetts Association for Mental
Health, Inc. is a private, nonprofit, citizens based organization
established in 1913 for advocacy and educational purposes.
It is a tax exempt Section 501 (c) (3) organization. For over
87 years, MAMH has directed its activities towards the successful
development of community based education, health care, and
mental health services for children and adults.
MAMH Vision
To promote and support quality tutoring
and mentoring services that are designed to empower inner-city
youngster by increasing their self esteem through academic
assistance and improvement of social interactive skills.
For more information about MAMH,
please call (617) 742-7452 or write to:
MAMH
130 Bowdoin Street, Ste 309
Boston, MA 02108
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