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July 02, 2010
Psychiatrists Warn Of Emotional Toll Of Oil Spill.
The AP (6/28, McConnaughey, Stacy) reports, "The relentless spill is bringing back feelings that are far too familiar" to those "still dealing with the physical and emotional toll wrought by Katrina five years ago," and "psychiatrists who treated people after Katrina and have held group sessions in oil spill-stricken areas say the symptoms showing up are much the same: Anger. Anxiety. Drinking. Depression. Suicidal thoughts."
Families who depend on the fishing industry, "the backbone of the coastal economy, are especially hard-pressed as the waters that make up their livelihood are sporadically closed because of fears the oil will taint fish, oysters and shrimp," while "oil field workers, whose salaries are among the best the region can offer, worry about their industry's long-term future."
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