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Characteristics of Traumatized Children

Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Problems among School Children 15 Months Post-Hurricane Katrina

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Pages 143-156 | Received 31 Jan 2011, Accepted 10 May 2011, Published online: 08 Aug 2013

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