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A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents
Published on: July 10, 2017
[Psychosocial support after school shootings--what was learned from the Kauhajoki case]
Kirsti Kähärä1, Sirkka Ala-aho, Asta-Leena Hakala
1Suupohjan peruspalveluliikelaitoskuntayhtymä, Kauhajoen terveyskeskus.
Abstract:
On September 29, 2008 in Kauhajoki, a student killed ten persons and committed suicide. Many people in the region were subjected to an extensive sensation of threat and experienced mental effects of the tragedy. Aftercare of the tragedy has been coordinated by the Kauhajoki project. The project has aimed at ensuring that persons and communities traumatized by the event in their life and functioning will receive the required psychosocial support and appropriate treatment. The goal is to restore the mental balance and to maintain the ability to work and function.
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