There has been increased attention to the response and consequence management of disasters in recent years with the events of September 11th, anthrax attacks, Asian tsunamis and more recently Hurricane Katrina. While there has always been a strong focus on disaster response and recovery relating to infrastructure, the impacts of such events on the mental health of individuals have also gained increased attention. These traumatic events have widespread impacts on individuals and communities. There is extensive research that addresses the psychological tolls from disasters and other large-scale public-health emergencies.

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