Publications by authors named "Tracy L Wendling"

Little is known about whether, compared to terrorism survivors who relocated to another area, better long-term outcome occurs in terrorism survivors who remain in the community, which may offer social support and formal services as well as ongoing trauma reminders and adversities. A cross-sectional telephone survey of OKC bombing survivors 19 years later assessed current symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and depression; posttraumatic growth; life satisfaction; medical conditions; alcohol use and smoking. We interviewed 138 survivors-114 (82.

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  • This study examines the long-term mental health effects and health status of terrorism survivors 18½ years after the incident, revealing higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to nonexposed individuals.
  • Survivors showed signs of ongoing posttraumatic stress disorder, with a notable percentage meeting criteria for probable PTSD, yet they also experienced some posttraumatic growth.
  • The findings indicate a need for enhanced mental health support and healthcare services for survivors to address their ongoing symptoms and encourage positive coping strategies.
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