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05-20-2004, 07:30 PM
Help Kids Cope with Shocking News from Iraq
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ABUSE KIDS DISTRESS MENTAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH BEHAVIOR PHOTOS WAR
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For almost three weeks, it's been impossible to avoid the horrible images and stories coming out of Iraq. It's been a struggle for adults to understand these events, but what about children and teens? The news and pictures may affect them too - in ways that parents might not predict.
May 20, 2004
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Parents: Help kids cope with shocking news from Iraq, and watch for signs of distress, U-M expert advises
Disturbing images are everywhere, but talking and monitoring can help
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Newswise - For almost three weeks, it's been impossible to avoid the horrible images and stories: Iraqi prisoners, stripped and abused by American soldiers. An American civilian beheaded in front of a video camera. And a steady drumbeat of casualties and bombings throughout Iraq.
It's been a struggle for adults to understand these events, as emotions of disbelief and shame mix with outrage and confusion. But what about children and teens? Depending on their age and how much they've seen or heard, the news and pictures may affect them too - in ways that parents might not predict.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/505096/
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Medical News Keywords
ABUSE KIDS DISTRESS MENTAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH BEHAVIOR PHOTOS WAR
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Description
For almost three weeks, it's been impossible to avoid the horrible images and stories coming out of Iraq. It's been a struggle for adults to understand these events, but what about children and teens? The news and pictures may affect them too - in ways that parents might not predict.
May 20, 2004
For more information, contact:
For immediate release
Parents: Help kids cope with shocking news from Iraq, and watch for signs of distress, U-M expert advises
Disturbing images are everywhere, but talking and monitoring can help
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Newswise - For almost three weeks, it's been impossible to avoid the horrible images and stories: Iraqi prisoners, stripped and abused by American soldiers. An American civilian beheaded in front of a video camera. And a steady drumbeat of casualties and bombings throughout Iraq.
It's been a struggle for adults to understand these events, as emotions of disbelief and shame mix with outrage and confusion. But what about children and teens? Depending on their age and how much they've seen or heard, the news and pictures may affect them too - in ways that parents might not predict.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/505096/