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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
MENTAL HEALTH If you are experiencing mental health issues relating to the WTC disaster, you’re not alone. To help you cope with your feelings, this section provides an update on the status of New Yorker’s mental health and numerous places to turn to for support.
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Facts about New Yorkers’ Mental Health The following statistics show that months after the WTC collapse. New Yorkers continue to experience emotional difficulties.
• TV can take a toll. New Yorkers who watched more than 12 hours of television a day after the WTC disaster were more psychologically distressed the second month after attacks than the rest of the population. (Journal ofthe American Medical Association, August 7,2002)
• New Yorkers are more at risk for psychological distress. In the second month after the attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms were reported 2.9 times more often in the New York City area than in the rest of the country. (Journal ofthe American Medical Association, August 7,2002)
• PTSD can happen to anyone. Nearly 40% of New Yorkers interviewed in February said they had symptoms suggestive of PTSD. By comparison, the national average is only 6%. (New York Academy of Medicine, April 2002)
• Forty-three percent of New Yorkers surveyed in February express feelings of hopelessness and fear about the future. (New York Academy of Medicine, April 2002)
• Did you know that 76% of New Yorkers are interested in seeking help from mental health support services because of September 11? And only one-third of those interested have actually sought counseling or assistance. (New York Academy of Medicine, April 2002)
• At the beginning of2002, overall rates of PTSD and depression in New Yorkers were two to three times as high as those normally found in any given year. (New England Journal ofMedicine, March 28,2002)
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Emails regarding the review and approval of re-written health and environment documentation.
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Draft text for a public website section detailing environmental safety resources and security information.
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Generic DEP form from Box 06 with illegible content regarding environmental services.
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A project proposal outlining the timeline, methods, and justification for cleaning HVAC systems in residential units affected by World Trade Center dust.
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Frequently asked questions and updates regarding disaster assistance, road reopenings, and victim support funds issued in October 2001.
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Draft remarks by EPA official announcing the Lower Manhattan apartment cleanup program on May 8, 2002.
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Completed DEP referral form for a health-related inquiry at the Old World Trade Center site.
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Comprehensive FAQ addressing downtown building access, reopening areas, property manager contact procedures, and building damage status in lower Manhattan.
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Official notice requiring HVAC filter replacement and asbestos review for buildings south of 14th Street following the attacks.
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Memo outlining DEP activities including assessment and coordination with federal agencies for street and sidewalk cleaning.
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Joint announcement of a comprehensive plan by the EPA and city partners to address indoor air quality concerns in residential units south of Canal Street.
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Memo requesting completion and return of surveys regarding potential WTC illness risks for personnel at the site.
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Official correspondence inviting individuals exposed to the World Trade Center disaster to enroll in a health registry tracking long-term effects.
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Forwarded update from NYCOSH regarding environmental and health issues affecting the Lower Manhattan area.
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Table of contents for a site control plan document regarding landfill entry and exclusion zones for WTC debris.
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Review draft of an environmental health and safety plan for debris operations at Staten Island Landfill.
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Draft text for a public website section detailing environmental safety resources and security information.
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Article discussing landlord responsibilities for reimbursing tenants for apartment cleaning and EPA policies on hallway cleanup requests.
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