Tsunami Survivors Experienced Complex Trauma And Grieving Process Says New Study

People who survived the Indian Ocean tsunami or lost loved ones in the disaster went through a complex process of trauma and grief, according to research published in the latest Journal of Advanced Nursing. In-depth interviews carried out over the course of a year by nurse researchers found that a number of common themes emerged when they talked to people about their emotions and attitudes to life following the tragedy.

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Filed under: Aid / Disasters on September 12th, 2008