The Impact of 9/11 on Youth: Mental Health, Substance Use & Other Risk Behaviors


Project Number
1U01-OH010414-01
Institution
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Fiscal Year Awarded
2012
Project Duration
4 years

Description

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.

Publications

No publications available at this time.

Image of Christina W. Hoven, DrPH        MPH
Principal Investigator: Christina W. Hoven, DrPH MPH
New York State Psychiatric Institute
HOVEN@nyspi.columbia.edu
646-774-5800