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Sept. 11 terrorism continues to impact mental health of Americans
02-12-2008 · EurekAlert!Long after Sept. 11, 2001, Americans' terrorism-related thoughts and fears are associated with increased depression, anxiety, hostility, post-traumatic stress and drinking, University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have found.
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