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A study reveals the hidden impact of 9/11 on the children of rescuers: more depression and anxiety 25 years later
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A study reveals the hidden impact of 9/11 on the children of rescuers: more depression and anxiety 25 years later

A study by Columbia University has revealed the hidden psychological impact of the September 11 attacks on the adult children of first responders and recovery workers. The research found that these children experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and panic symptoms, which have persisted over two decades. This effect was linked to their parents' exposure to trauma, including arriving early at the World Trade Center site, staying longer, or being exposed to human remains. The study analyzed data from 270 adult offspring of 176 families connected to the WTC, using online surveys and health program records. Researchers noted that while the children did not directly witness the destruction, they grew up in households affected by their parents' trauma, leading to indirect psychological effects.

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A study reveals the hidden impact of 9/11 on the children of rescuers: more depression and anxiety 25 years later

A study by Columbia University has revealed the hidden psychological impact of the September 11 attacks on the adult children of first responders and recovery workers. The research found that these children experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and panic symptoms, which have persisted over two decades. This effect was linked to their parents' exposure to trauma, including arriving early at the World Trade Center site, staying longer, or being exposed to human remains. The study analyzed data from 270 adult offspring of 176 families connected to the WTC, using online surveys and health program records. Researchers noted that while the children did not directly witness the destruction, they grew up in households affected by their parents' trauma, leading to indirect psychological effects.

Bias read (Center): The article presents findings from a scientific study without overtly favoring any political perspective. It focuses on the psychological effects of the 9/11 attacks on first responders’ families, emphasizing the need for family-inclusive treatments. There is no clear ideological framing or biased语言

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