Psychiatric sequelae of disasters

Christopher R. Thomas

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Abstract

In addition to physical injuries, survivors of disasters also suffer psychological trauma. Resulting mental anguish and illness can be profoundly debilitating and complicate the recovery and rehabilitation process. Front-line trauma teams caring for survivors of disasters must know the risks, assessment, and appropriate response to psychological injury. This article reviews the development of understanding mental disturbance after disasters and current approaches to evaluation and treatment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)600-605
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Burn Care and Research
Volume27
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2006

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Rehabilitation

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