Global Experts Convene to Discuss Emotional Trauma Caused by Disasters

U.S. Newswire, January, 2008

To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: American Red Cross Public Affairs Desk, 1-202-303-5551 (FOR MEDIA ONLY)

American Red Cross Hosts Meeting on Lessons from 2004 Tsunami

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leaders from the international community of psychosocial support responders are meeting to discuss how disasters affect individuals and to present lessons learned from recovery operations in response to the 2004 tsunami. The conference will be held at the National Headquarters of the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross oversees and supports psychosocial support programs throughout the tsunami-affected region.

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