The first anniversary of September 11 has passed. Our nation is grateful that there were no further terrorist attacks that affected this day of reflection and mourning. Nonetheless, there are many who are still suffering and require help. Some of them are among our most vulnerable—our nation's children. In this three-part analysis, Philip J. Lazarus, our VIRTUS programs school violence consultant, discusses the psychological reactions of children impacted by trauma and death and tells us how help has been provided in the aftermath. In related articles, Dr. Lazarus outlines how the American Red Cross and the September 11th Fund are underwriting expenses and extending mental health treatment for families impacted by the terrorist attacks. For those directly impacted, he explains how to access benefits. And, in a third article he discusses what we have learned about the long-term effects of trauma and grief on children based on recently published research on the Oklahoma City bombing and other mass disasters.  Read More