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Terrorism, posttraumatic stress, and religious coping.

Janice Bell Meisenhelder1

  • 1MGH Institute of Health Professions at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02129, USA. jmeisenhelder@mghihp.edu

Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|January 14, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Following 9/11, national responses included posttraumatic stress reactions and increased religious coping. Research distinguishes disaster stress from PTSD, highlighting religion's positive and negative impacts on managing stress.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The September 11, 2001 attacks prompted significant national psychological distress.
  • A notable increase in religious service attendance and practices was observed post-event.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate between a general posttraumatic stress reaction and a formal posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosis.
  • To examine the role of religious coping in managing post-disaster stress.
  • To explore the positive and negative aspects of religious coping and their outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on disaster response and religious coping.
  • Conceptual model development to illustrate the benefits of religious comfort in postdisaster stress management.

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Main Results:

  • Posttraumatic stress reactions following disasters differ from clinical posttraumatic stress disorder.
  • Religious coping can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on stress management.
  • Seeking religious comfort can be a valuable strategy for managing postdisaster stress.

Conclusions:

  • Distinguishing disaster stress reactions from PTSD is crucial for appropriate intervention.
  • Understanding the nuances of religious coping is essential for effective support.
  • Nursing practice can integrate religious coping strategies to aid patient recovery.