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Coping with terrorism: the OPM-SANG experience

L Applewhite1, C Dickins

  • 1Soldier and Family Support Branch, Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.

Military Medicine
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Terrorist attacks cause psychosocial distress in victims, including military personnel. This study identified coping mechanisms and highlights the importance of mental health support and critical incident debriefings in counterterrorism efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Military Mental Health

Background:

  • Terrorism, particularly car bombings, poses an ongoing threat to civilian and military populations.
  • Psychosocial disturbances are common responses to traumatic events like terrorist attacks.
  • Understanding adaptation factors is crucial for effective victim support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present findings from a mental health team's intervention following a terrorist car-bombing.
  • To identify patterns of psychosocial disturbance in affected individuals.
  • To explore characteristics that facilitate coping and adaptation post-terrorism.

Main Methods:

  • A mental health team intervened with a military unit post-terrorist car-bombing.
  • Direct contact was made with individuals wounded in the attack.
  • Qualitative data on coping and adaptation characteristics were gathered.

Main Results:

  • A distinct pattern of psychosocial disturbance was observed in victims.
  • Specific individual and group characteristics were identified as facilitators of coping.
  • Effective adaptation strategies were linked to these identified characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Mental health interventions are vital for mitigating the impact of terrorism on military units.
  • Critical incident debriefings and command consultation are valuable components of counterterrorism programs.
  • Proactive mental health support enhances resilience and adaptation in the face of terrorist threats.

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