This reprinted article originally appeared in Psychological Bulletin, 2006, Vol 132 (6), 959-
992.(The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2006-20202-007.) Meta …

Traumatic experiences are relatively common. More than two thirds of persons in the
general population may experience a significant traumatic event at some point in their lives …

With the developing world increasingly exposed to severe shocks and stresses, a growing
number of international development agencies have now adopted resilience building as a …

On the basis of the literature reviewed in Part I of this two-part series (Norris, Friedman,
Watson, Byrne, Diaz, and Kaniasty, this volume), the authors recommend early intervention …

In the mnemonic model of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the current memory of a
negative event, not the event itself, determines symptoms. The model is an alternative to the …

Context Uncertainty exists about the prevalence, severity, and correlates of mental disorders
among people exposed to Hurricane Katrina. Objective To estimate the prevalence and …

OBJECTIVE: A considerable number of studies have reported an increased frequency of
suicidal behaviors among individuals diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

A representative sample of 815 pre-hurricane residents of the areas affected by Hurricane
Katrina was interviewed 5–8 months after the hurricane and again 1 year later as the …

Global climate change will increase the probability of extreme weather events, including
heatwaves, drought, wildfire, cyclones, and heavy precipitation that could cause floods and …

BACKGROUND: Various consequences including suicidal behaviours can arise in the
aftermath of natural disasters. The aim of the present review was to systematically analyse …