Learn intervention strategies to counter the effects of terrorismIn the twenty-first century, terrorism has become an international scourge whose effect devastates individuals, weakens societies, and cripples nations. The Trauma of Terrorism: Sharing Knowledge and Shared Care, An International Handbook and Shared Care provides a comprehensive, penetrating look at the effects of terrorism, at the prevention and treatment of immediate and long-term sequelae, at preparedness for terrorism, and at the range of individual, community, and national responses. International authorities discuss the latest knowledge and research about terror, its root causes, and its psychological impact on individuals, families, societies, and nations, as well as the societal and political responses and services that may help lessen its impact.The Trauma of Terrorism: Sharing Knowledge and Shared Care, An International Handbook analyzes the full scope of terrorism. This compendium explores numerous issues in detail, such as the nature and psychology of terrorism, how to foster a community’s capacity for resilience, the psychosocial consequences of terrorism in children and adults, the centrality of traumatic grief, the need for multicultural understanding in services and treatment, interventions for children and adolescents, training programs for mental health professionals, and proactive community organization in the face of terrorism. Treatment options and services are thoroughly explored and their effectiveness evaluated. Chapters are international in scope, well-referenced, and geared to provide thoroughly reasoned recommendations to lessen the effects of terrorism. Original witness voices from survivors and professionals worldwide give depth to the scientific character of the book. Helpful tables and graphs clearly illustrate data and ideas.The Trauma of Terrorism: Sharing Knowledge and Shared Care, An International Handbook presents in-depth examinations of:The Origins of Terrorism in Modern Society
the origin and nature of terrorism
terrorism as a strategy of psychological warfare
the content and form of terrorism propaganda
tactical and strategic terrorism
the motivations of suicide bombers
The Psychological Consequences of Terrorism
the psychological impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
the PTSD effects of watching terrorist attacks on television
the effects of acute stress symptoms on the general population after a national trauma
somatization and bioterrorism
the short- and long-term effects of terrorism on an individual
the importance of measuring grief in the context of terrorism
the psychological burden of bioterrorism
the psychological impact of terrorism on children and families
post-traumatic distress in adolescents with exposure to ongoing terrorism
The Impact of Terrorism on Individuals, Groups, and Society
terrorism’s toll on civil liberties
media-oriented terrorism
media guidelines for helping reduce individual and national traumatic reactivity to terrorism
culture-sensitive interventions in the treatment of terrorism
the effects of terrorism on refugees
Psychological First Aid, Acute and Long-Term Treatment Following Terrorist Attacks
mental health interventions in hospitals following terrorist attacks
treating survivors in an ongoing terrorist situation
the treatment of children impacted by the World Trade Center attack
traumatic bereavement, and its link to terrorism
School- and Community-Based Interventions in the Face of Terrorist Attacks
the "Building Resilience" Project-school-based interventions for children
community-based interventions like "Project Liberty"