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HSM 435 Week 2 Discussion 1: The effect that a prolonged terrorist attack and an isolated terrorist attack will have on individuals is long lasting and effect people in many different ways. These indi... viduals can suffer from PTSD after these attack and have to witness the aftermath day in and day out. They have to see the debris that is left behind. They also have to deal with the personal struggle that these attacks took on their lives. HSM 435 Week 2 Discussion 2: Describe at least three factors that influence whether or not children are affected by terrorism. Do you think terrorism has a significant impact on children? Explain why. HSM 435 Week 3 Assignment: September 11, 2001 Attacks & Hurricane Katrina Disaster Evaluation Outline HSM 435 Week 3 Discussion 1: How do the five essential elements of mass trauma intervention identified by Hobfoll address and treat psychological symptoms of disaster victims? Do you think these elements address the needs of all individuals affected by a disaster? Explain your answers. Do you think these principles are accurate and comprehensive, or should they be modified? Explain how they are accurate or provide a suggestion to improve the principles. HSM 435 Week 3 Discussion 2: Read “Hurricane Andrew’s Other Legacy.” Describe at least two psychological symptoms Hurricane Andrew victims experienced. Do you think the recommendations noted in the article were helpful and appropriate? Why? HSM 435 Week 4 Assignment: Local and Federal Disaster Resources HSM 435 Week 4 Discussion 1: Explain how Project Liberty met the needs of the community and the outreach initiatives they conducted. Explain why you do or do not think Project Liberty was successful. HSM 435 Week 4 Discussion 2: Go to your state’s official government web page (e.g., www.texas.gov or www.ca.gov). Locate at least two resources on the site available to victims of terrorist attacks or natural disasters addressing mental health, trauma, or coping. Explain where you found these resources on the site. (Does the state have an easy to find “Disaster Assistance ……. Explain the resources that are available (victim crisis hotline, monthly trauma meeting, mental health literature ….. Explain whether or not you think the resources offered by your state would actually be helpful to victims and why. If you cannot find any resources for victims of a terrorist attack or natural disaster on your state’s homepage,……… [Show More]

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