Participants who met threshold criteria orĪcknowledged suicidal ideation or substantial disability on any questionnaire were referred for clinical evaluations by mental health professionals on the same day. Generalized anxiety, and depression ( 3) CAGE Questionnaire, which identifies likely alcohol dependence and abuse ( 4) and Sheehanĭisability Scale, which measures functioning at home and work ( 2) Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), which identifies panic, ( 1) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptom Checklist (PCL), which identifies possible cases of PTSD Questionnaire-28 (GHQ), which identifies general psychiatric symptoms The questionnaires used were the General Health Participants were asked to complete standardized, self-administered questionnaires that screened for symptoms of anticipated postdisaster mental health conditions. The program was approved by an institutional review board, and informed consent was obtained for data aggregationĪnd analyses. Continued surveillance is needed to assess the long-term psychological impact of the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and to determine needs for continued treatment. Of participants met threshold criteria for a clinical mental health evaluation. On the basis of one or more standardized screening questionnaires, approximately half (51%) This report summarizesĭata analyzed from a subset of 1,138 of the 11,768 participants evaluated at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine during July 16-December 31, 2002. During July 16, 2002-August 6, 2004, the program evaluated 11,768 workers and volunteers. Persons were eligible for this program if they participated in the WTC rescue or recovery efforts and met specific time criteria for exposure to the site. Was established to evaluate the physical and mental health of rescue and recovery workers and volunteers. Workers and Volunteers - New York City, July 2002-August 2004Īfter the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC), a comprehensive screening program Mental Health Status of World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery For assistance, please send e-mail to: Type 508 Accommodation and the title of the report in the subject line of e-mail. Persons using assistive technology might not be able to fully access information in this file.