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Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism: A Field Guide

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This manual guides disaster response workers in assisting survivors of mass violence and terrorism and their families. It discusses basic counseling skills, when to refer to mental health services, populations with special needs, and stress prevention and management for workers.

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SMA05-4025
Publication Date
January 2005
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