Under the banner of Terrorism Preparedness, the CSTS mission statement tells us that
The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress conducts research, education, consultation and training to advance terrorism preparedness amongst our nation's leaders, its military and its civilian population. Terrorism, a particular human-made disaster, has been part of the world for centuries. It can have widespread physical and psychological consequences. Because terrorism not only kills individuals but more importantly instills terror in the millions who hear and see the terrorist events, the health and distress of the nation must be considered.The site also carries downloadable links to the following Resources:Terrorism targets the morale, cohesion and social capital the shared sense of values and future of the nation. For these reasons, the mental health of the nation's people and their distress is now a concern for national security.
The Center brings a unique perspective to it research, education and consultation around terrorism preparedness. Its scientists and resources bridge two important disciplines that are essential for understanding, preparing for, responding to and recovering from the threat or exposure to weapons of mass destruction. These disciplines are military and disaster psychiatry. Both are inextricably linked in our ongoing war on terrorism.
Military and disaster psychiatry address strategic planning and care demands in non-traditional and extreme environments in which resources are overwhelmed. This requires coordination between civilian, non-military governmental and military agencies.
The Center advances a coordinated response to terrorism preparedness that integrates principles of military and disaster psychiatry. For practical purposes, this website uses the terms military psychiatry to describe the Center's work that is primarily focused on our military population, and disaster psychiatry for work that is primarily focused on our civilian community. It is important to view both disciplines as interconnected.
The Center develops and provides Disaster and Terrorism Preparedness Fact Sheets for military health care providers, soldiers and families, healthcare workers and Business leaders. The Center has authored numerous articles and books on terrorism and bioterrorism preparedness and management of individual and community responses.
Disaster and Military Psychiatry
Prisoners of War: Talk Today
(USA Today)
Trauma, Memory and PTSD
(public radio interview on WAMU 88.5 FM)
Terrorism, Public Health and Mental Health
(University of Albany, SUNY)
Here is a list of the papers the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress published:
Terrorism Preparedness
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