https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01 How did 9/11 affect the mental health of survivors 5-10 years after the attack? en-us 2023-05-03 17:55:42 UTC 2023-05-16 03:09:17 UTC hello@padlet.com jlynch20231 https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2583857813 This article explains the variations of mental health issues amongst those who have been exposed to the attacks of 9/11. It explains that PTSD is the most common outcome after the attacks, being 20% of adults 5-6 years after had symptoms, which is 4 times the general population. Ten years later, studies of the impact of the WTC attacks showed that 15% of those enrolled in the study had depression and 10% have both depression and PTSD.]]> 2023-05-09 13:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2583857813 jlynch20231 https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592156551 In this article, details about how recovery workers, New Yorkers, and people all across America had severe effects after the attack. A story is mentioned about Macy Borders who was in the North tower working on the 81st floor when the planes crashed. After the attack, she suffered with serious anxiety and depression years after the attack. To help ease the pain, she began abusing cocaine and alcohol where she would continue to abuse these substances until she passed in 2015. This women gives us an example of how those who live in New York still experience life long effects years after the attacks]]> 2023-05-16 01:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592156551 jlynch20231 https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592206466 This chart demonstrates an exposed group of people on the day of 9/11. Not just recovery workers are mentioned, but those who lived and worked in Lower Manhattan, as well as those who were passing by on the morning of the attacks. The chart also shows us the amount of people who eperienced no PTSD, Chronic, Late-onset, or Resolved PTSD roughly 5-6 years after the attack]]> 2023-05-16 02:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592206466 jlynch20231 https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592222727 This study goes into great detail about the survivors and those who were near the attacks were effected. Specifically, in Lower Manhattan, residence took a baseline test in 2003-2004 which determined the percentage of citizens living with PTSD after the attack. The study shows that 5-6 years after the attack, there was a 3% increase in PTSD prevalence. ]]> 2023-05-16 02:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592222727 jlynch20231 https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592262401 This NPR article talks about a girl named Kristina who was 16 when the attacks occurred. It discusses her reactions post 9/11 and how she was emotionally impacted. This piece also goes into detail about how researchers at Columbia University surveyed witnesses several years after the attack, explaining that there is a range of PTSD symptoms that relate to the attacks, like nightmares and paranoia. Those who have PTSD are more likely to abuse substances to help ease their troubles, but can just lead to a downward spiral. ]]> 2023-05-16 02:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592262401 jlynch20231 https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592274102 This video talks about the behavioral effects of children after 9/11. Some effects were substance use and poor functioning in school. The SDQ of adolescents that were abnormal were 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with mental health issues as adults, and suffer with these behavioral issues as they get older. ]]> 2023-05-16 02:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592274102 jlynch20231 https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592294891 Those who worked in the towers are at high risk for binge drinking 10 years after the attacks. There were also multiple behavioral changes as well, such as panic, perception of danger, and anxiety that came from 9/11.]]> 2023-05-16 03:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jlynch20231/zo6al1d56ly1ct01/wish/2592294891