Trauma Types

Other web resources that can provide information on dealing with trauma types such as war, disaster and terrorism, sexual assault, violence, and more.

Information related to war

• afterdeployment.org
  A mental wellness resource for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families.
  
• The Institute of Medicine: Veterans
  The IOM website includes information about a variety of military-related health issues. The Website has separate sections for health care issues affecting the last four major military conflicts -- World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the...
  
• Centers for Disease Control: Veterans'? Health
  This site provides links to recent research studies related to the? physical and mental health of Gulf War veterans.
  

Disaster and terrorism related information

• Disaster Help
  The Official US site for the most up-to-date information on disasters: news, resources, and more. Created by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
  
• Mental Health in Emergencies: WHO
  This site provides general information regarding most emergencies. It includes links to PDFs such as: Mental Health In Emergencies: Mental and Social Aspects of Health of Populations Exposed to Extreme Stressors.
  
• Disaster Mental Health Response Handbook (July 2000)
  This site contains an educational resource for mental health professionals involved in disaster management. Provided for training purposes only by NSW Institute of Psychiatry and Center for Mental Health, Australia.
  
• Executive Summary: Workplace Preparedness for Terrorism (PDF)
  Produced by the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, USUHS.
  
• FEMA
  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). FEMA's continuing mission is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts...
  
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Disasters
  This CDC site contains information on public health issues related to the many types of disasters.
  

Other trauma types

• National Press Photographers Association
  The National Press Photographers Association provides access to a free Critical Incident Response Team developed to service working photojournalists who are exposed to trauma.
  
• Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
  RAINN carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, helps victims, and attempts to ensure that rapists are brought to justice. This website contains statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, and news.
  
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  This site includes information about current news and links to other websites that focus on refugee issues.
  
• WomensHealth.gov sexual assault page
  The US government source for women's health information.
  
• About.com's Trauma Resource Page
  A comprehensive listing of information, resources, links, and support groups on a wide array of topics related to trauma, particularly incest and child abuse.