9/11: It's Not Over
The events of September 11 have had a continuing emotional impact on children in the NY area, leaving them feeling less secure about their safety than they were before. A doctor, a social worker, and five children (aged 8 to 18, living in Manhattan, the boroughs and the suburbs) discuss with host Dr. Winnie King those feelings, the signs of stress to look for in your child, and the techniques for reducing that stress.
Guests:
Irwin Redlener, MD: President, The Children's Hospital at Montefiore
Marlena Vega, PhD: Mental Health Association of New York
Zane Holmes: 3rd grader, NYC
Michael O'Connor: 3rd grader, NYC
Andrew O'Connor: Michael's father
Esther Abad: high school senior, Bronx
Jamie Ely: 5th grader, Stamford, CT
Kareem Hekal: 3rd grader, Stamford, CT
Tips:
Signs of Stress - Children Five and Younger
- Fear of separation from parent
- Fear of the Dark
- Increased Crying
- Return to thumb-sucking, bedwetting, etc.
Signs of Stress - Children 6-11
- Withdrawal
- Disruptive behavior
- Poor attention span
- Avoidance of school
- Sleep problems
- Irritable, outbursts of anger
- Stomach aches
Signs of Stress - Adolescents
- Flashbacks
- Nightmares
- Emotional numbing
- Depression
- Substance Abuse
- Anti-Social Behavior
Signs of Stress - College Age
Same as Adolescents Plus:
- Increased Anxiety
- Feeling of Isolation
- "Spacey," dazed feeling interfering with studies
Resources:
9/11 Counseling Resources for Families
Ask for free booklet "Coping after Sept. 11"LIFENET: Free 24- hour crisis hotline and referral service 1-800- Lifenet (1-800-543-3638)
ESPANOL: 1-877-AYUDESE (1-877-298-3373)
CHINESE: 1-877-990-8585
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