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For Immediate Release
September 13, 2001
Mental Health Assistance available for Tennesseans
in Wake of Attack on the Nation
Nashville, TN — The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities is encouraging Tennesseans to seek the help they need to manage emotional traumas in wake of the attack on the nation.
Feelings of fear, depression, anxiety and anger are common following a tragedy of this magnitude. Disasters of this kind can have a debilitating effect. Left untreated the feelings and unresolved emotions associated with this tragic event can lead to more serious mental health issues. Studies indicate that children can be particularly vulnerable to feelings of sadness, fear and may be especially affected by these terrorist acts. Parents can be better equipped to help their children cope by seeking the help they need.
Elisabeth Rukeyser, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities said that without intervention tragic events such as this could have far reaching effects. She encouraged our citizens to seek the help they may need to move beyond this tragedy.
"To be intimidated by acts of terrorism can be detrimental to our mental health," Rukeyser said. "We must look out for the overall well-being of our friends, family and fellow Americans."
The following is a list of statewide and national resources for mental health services:
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Children Mental Health Contacts
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National Association for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Contacts NAMI Tennessee NAMI Regional Numbers Middle Tennessee *West Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line |
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Senior Citizen Mental Health Contacts Janet Jernigan, Executive Director |
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Mental Health/Professionals Melvin Ferguson, Executive Director Dick Blackburn, Executive Director
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Department of Mental Health and DMHDD’s Office of Consumer Affairs EAP Phone Number for State Employees
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Other Important Numbers/Web Sites Red Cross Mental Health Line Coping With Trauma Helping Children Cope with Disaster
American Psychological Association |
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American Psychiatric Association Federal Emergency Management Agency Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. National Center for PTSD |
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Alcohol & Drug Abuse Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle TN 2612 Westwood Drive Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 269-0029 (615) 269-0299 (FAX)
Hershell Warren, Executive Director
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