World Trade Center Survivor Grief Study
World Trade Center Survivor Grief StudyAlthough there have been many studies examining the traumatic effects of 9/11, there has been minimal focus on the impact of bereavement on those affected by the tragedy. The loss of a loved one can lead to profound and unique challenges for bereaved individuals. Given the trauma that all 9/11 Survivors faced, it is likely that those who were bereaved on 9/11 or at a later date may face additional challenges. The goal of this study is to examine the effects of bereavement and trauma on the quality of life among 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) Health Registry Enrollees.
This is a community collaborative project that involves scientists from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) at Uniformed Services University and three NYC-based study partners, including the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Registry, Columbia University’s Center for Prolonged Grief, and Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES).
If you are a WTC Survivor who lost a loved one on or after 9/11 and participated in the WTC Health Registry surveys, you are invited to participate in this study. If you consent to participate, we will use the responses you provided in the WTC Health Registry surveys about how the events of 9/11 affected you, as well as new information we plan to collect in this study about your loss and grief experiences, current health status, and quality of life. Understanding how both bereavement and trauma have affected you can lead to better-tailored grief support programs for you and other WTC Survivors.
