News Psychological impacts of natural disasters on youth

[MyPTSD]

A researcher is fully aware of children's reaction to trauma. Her research focuses on the impact of disasters on youth since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. La Greca has been evaluating how best to define post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children. This line of research will help to quickly identify the children who need support services post-disaster and identify key aspects of the post-disaster environment that facilitate their recovery.

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[EveHarrington]

Uh huh.

Friend of a friend had an infant. They lived in the Keys. Decided to "weather it out". Some people shouldn't have children. SMH.