Terrorism and Disaster Paperback with CD-ROM
Individual and Community Mental Health Interventions

Experts assess the lessons learned from the most recent terrorist atrocities in terms of psychiatric interventions and sequelae.

Robert J. Ursano (Edited by), Carol S. Fullerton (Edited by), Ann E. Norwood (Edited by)

9780521533454, Cambridge University Press

, published 5 June 2003

259 pages, 41 tables
24.8 x 17.6 x 1.9 cm, 0.772 kg

'A textbook such as this is well timed and will provide a useful source of information for any mental health professional involved in the response to traumatic situations.' Psychological Medicine

This new book follows on from Ursano et al.'s earlier title Individual and Community Responses to Trauma and Disaster to expand the focus on terrorism as a particular type of disaster. There is widespread belief amongst professionals that terrorism (and torture) produce the highest rates of psychiatric sequelae of all the types of disaster. The traumatic effects of terrorism are also not limited to the direct victims only; they extend to families, helpers, communities and even regions far from the affected site. The editors have assembled the world's experts to examine the effects of terrorism, assessing lessons learned from recent atrocities such as 9/11, the Tokyo sarin attack, Omagh, et cetera. They look at issues of prevention, individual and organizational intervention, the effect of leadership, the effects of technological disasters and bioterrorism/contamination. This is essential reading for all professionals working in trauma and disaster planning.

Introduction: trauma, terrorism and disaster Carol S. Fullerton, Robert J. Ursano, Ann E. Norwood and Harry H. Holloway
Part I. Terrorism: National and International: 1. September 11, 2001, and its aftermath in New York City John M. Oldham
2. Leadership in the wake of disaster Prudence Bushnell
3. The children of Oklahoma City Betty Pfefferbaum
4. Individual and organizational interventions after terrorism: September 11th and the USS Cole Thomas A. Grieger, Ralph E. Bally, John L. Lyszczarz, John S. Kennedy, Benjamin T. Griffeth and James J. Reeves
Part II. Interventions in Disaster and Terrorism: 5. Applications from previous disaster research to guide mental health interventions after September 11th Carol S. North and Elizabeth T. Westerhaus
6. A consultation-liaison psychiatry approach to disaster/terrorism victim assessment and management James R. Rundell
7. The role of screening in the prevention of psychological disorders arising after major traumas: pros and cons Simon Wessely
8. Early interventions and the debriefing debate Beverley Raphael
9. Clinical interventions for survivors of prolonged adversities Arieh Y. Shalev et al.
10. Collaborative care for injured victims of individual and mass trauma: a health services research approach to developing early interventions Douglas Zatzick
Part III. The Intersection of Disasters and Terrorism: Effects of Contamination on Individuals: 11. Responses of individuals and groups to consequences of technological disasters and radiation exposure Lars Weisæth and Arnfinn Tønnessen
12. Psychological effects of contamination: radioactivity, industrial toxins and bioterrorism Jacob D. Lindy, Mary C. Grace and Bonnie L. Green
13. Relocation stress following catastrophic events Ellen T. Gerrity and Peter Steinglass
14. Population-based health care: a model for restoring community health and productivity following terrorist attack Charles C. Engel, Ambereen Jaffer, Joyce Adkins, Vivian Sheliga, David Cowan and Wayne J. Katon
15. Traumatic death in terrorism and disasters: the effects of posttraumatic stress and behavior Robert J. Ursano, James E. McCarroll and Carol S. Fullerton
16. Conclusion: terrorism and disasters: prevention, intervention and recovery Robert J. Ursano, Carol S. Fullerton and Ann E. Norwood
Index.

Subject Areas: Clinical psychology [MMJ], Psychiatry [MMH]