Worldwide Public Health concern about disaster and its long-term consequences on mental health remains an important but inadequately addressed issue. This study examines the mental health, substance use and other risky behaviors, among children directly exposed to the 9/11 attack�current ages 12-24. The study is designed to obtain an-in depth assessment of these adolescents� and emerging adults� current level of need, with the intention of facilitating treatment, diagnosis and intervention, as well as to inform public policy.
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