Trauma among survivors of Hurricane Katrina: Considerations and recommendations for mental health care

Journal of Loss and Trauma

Volumn 14, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 459-476

  Whaley, Arthur L ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN   (United States)

^b JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 70449393626     PISSN: 15325024     EISSN: 15325032     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15325020902925480     Document Type: Article

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