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Fri, 2012-11-30 21:15 — mdmcdonald
This working group is focused on discussions about mental health issues.

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Managing the Emotional Impact of Super Storm Sandy

Fri, 2012-11-30 21:42 — Kathy Gilbeaux

                                                         

nj.gov
State of New Jersey - Department of Human Services
Division of Mental Health Services

Super storm known as Sandy has devastated many New Jersey communities and wreaked havoc in people’s lives all along the East Coast.  More than 50 million Americans are coping with the aftermath of the storm.  The damage and destruction from coastal surges, power outages, and high winds has resulted in disruptions to school and work schedules, property destruction, and serious financial consequences.

No one who lives through a disaster is untouched by the experience.  Like other disasters, severe storms and flooding can result in emotional distress, as well as property damage.  Disasters can threaten our sense of control and safety, and can affect many aspects of our lives.  The emotional trauma caused by the storm and anxiety about what will happen next can complicate and impede recovery.  While protecting people and restoring safety, power, and property, is a priority in the wake of natural disasters, emotional coping also matters.

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