American
Academy of Pediatrics (T)
AAP offers information on bioterrorism and children under the link "Children,
Bioterrorism and Disaster." Information includes articles on anthrax, small pox and
talking to children about terrorism.
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National
Institute of Mental Health (T)
Research-based information on helping children and youth cope with violence, how children
react to trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. Resource links included.
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About Our
Kids
Offers "how to" information for parents and teachers regarding talking to
children about terrorism and war; other topics include trauma, PTSD, attending funerals
and memorial services, preventing anger from leading to bias and hate, and children and
grief.
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National Center for
PTSD
Research-based information specifically related to children and terrorism. Advice about
how to talk to children, ways parents can help, and when to seek professional attention.
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Zero to Three
Zero to Three presents a special section, "Coping After a Traumatic Event,"
which is specifically designed to address the needs of parents of babies and toddlers
after September 11.
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American
Psychological Association
Guide for professionals and parents on how to talk to youth about traumatic events in
general, but applicable to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
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Center for Mental
Health Services
Information about talking to children about disaster, and behaviors to expect after a
disaster. Includes specific information about effects of terrorism on mental health.
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