The American Psychiatric Nurses Association responds to the September 11 tragedy

This article describes how the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) responded to the September 11 tragedy, as an organization. Also included are anecdotes from APNA members who participated individually in the aftermath of this tragedy. Because such a traumatic event can result in psychiat...

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Published in:Online journal of issues in nursing 2002, Vol.7 (3), p.4-4
Main Author: White, Jane H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disaster Planning - methods
Disaster Planning - trends
District of Columbia
Humans
New York City
Nuclear Family - psychology
Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing - education
Psychiatric Nursing - organization & administration
Psychiatric Nursing - trends
Relief Work
Rescue Work - manpower
Rescue Work - trends
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - pathology
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - therapy
Terrorism - psychology
United States
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Summary:This article describes how the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) responded to the September 11 tragedy, as an organization. Also included are anecdotes from APNA members who participated individually in the aftermath of this tragedy. Because such a traumatic event can result in psychiatric disorders, a brief synopsis of these disorders is included. The economic effects of emotional difficulties for our nation are explored, especially those related to the most serious disorder resulting from such a traumatic event, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Strategies that APNA is focusing on for the future, as a result of this tragedy, are presented.
ISSN:1091-3734