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October 13, 2010
Gulf Residents Suffer Mental Health Problems After BP Spill
The AP (10/10, Reeves) reported, "The oil gusher is dead, but the mental trauma it caused along the Gulf of Mexico coast is still very much alive. ... Surveys show that in some areas badly affected by the oil, more than 40 percent of those seeking mental-health help say they are having problems because of the spill."
The AP noted, "The oil spill followed waves of hard luck for the region, including hurricanes and recession. Experts say it's impossible to determine how much of the current mental health downturn could have roots in other ordeals."
Related Links:
- "Mental health troubles brewing along the Gulf Coast," Jay Reeves, Washington Post, October 10, 2010.
Posted by admin at October 13, 2010 07:42 PM