About.com Health: 10 Years Later: Remembering the Sept. 11th Attacks

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor This coming Sunday will be the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. While we remember those we lost, we also think about the health effects of the attacks that, for many people, are lingering long after. The Effect of 9/11 on Mental Health The attacks have had a significant, often long-lasting effect on psychological health for many people -- not only for those who were there, but for those who lost loved ones in the attacks or who watched the events unfold in the news. The Impact of 9/11 on Children Mental Health Problems in 9/11 Responders See More About:  living with ptsd  traumatic events  9/11 Risk Factors for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD. There are a number of factors that can increase one's risk. Symptoms After a Traumatic Event Overcoming a Trauma See More About:  ptsd risk factors  traumatic events  ptsd resiliency Crisis Anniversaries and Phobias The anniversary of a major crisis can be a very difficult time for those who experienced it. They may dwell on the event, have flashbacks, and feel depressed or guilty. The Link Between PTSD and Phobias See More About:  mental health research  phobic stimulus  phobic responses Is There An Increased Rate of Myeloma in 9/11 Responders? Researchers have looked into whether Ground Zero workers have a higher incidence of myeloma than the regular population. However, due to the sometimes slow-developing nature of cancer, it may still be several years until we know the full health effects of the attacks. What Is Myeloma? See More About:  myeloma  causes of myeloma  risk factors for myeloma Health Ads Health Women 'S Health Heart Health Video Health and Nutrition Health Diet Food Featured Articles 10 Facts About Sjogren's Syndrome Is Laughter the Best Medicine? Get More Calcium Into Your Diet Can You Die From Sleep Deprivation? Chocolate and Heart Health Follow About Health on Twitter   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Check Your Symptoms Understand Your Test Results Advertisement