In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, St. John's mobilized
considerable resources to address the physical, emotional and
psychological needs of those impacted by the catastrophic
storm.
The latest example of St. John’s efforts was a workshop entitled
“Child Victims of Hurricane Sandy: Post-Disaster Mental Health,”
which the University hosted on November 19. Nearly 150 caregivers —
including members of the clergy, mental health professionals,
educators and pediatricians — gathered for the afternoon event,
presented in the D'Angelo
Center by
Elissa Brown, Ph.D., Professor of
Psychology and Executive Director of the University’s
Child HELP Partnership.
Read full story