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The worldwide aftermath of the American disaster

Up-to-date news and links:

(also links to a special discussion area for members seeking to share experiences and information about emergency resources)

eCMAJ News Desk

Early release on the Web:

Editorial — The widening gyre: reflections on September 11

How to handle the psychosocial issues that arise for children following a disaster of this magnitude:

How Pediatricians Can Respond to the Psychosocial Implications of Disasters (policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics)
Psychosocial Issues for Children and Families in Disasters: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician (joint publication between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Center for Mental Health Services)

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