Boston Marathon Bombing: 10 Years Later, A Community's Journey From Tragedy to Hope.

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Boston Marathon Bombing: 10 Years Later, A Community's Journey From Tragedy to Hope.
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Ten years after the Boston Marathon bombings, survivors and first responders continue to bear the psychological scars of the attack. Many have struggled with PTSD, intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and anxiety. Support groups have been pivotal in helping survivors recover and feel less alone. The emotional and psychological toll of mass violence can be just as devastating as physical injuries, and it's important to pay attention to mental health wounds after tragedies. Accidental activist Manya Chylinski helped introduce the Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden at the end of last year.

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