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Coping with Trauma after the Boston Bombings

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Hundreds of people, including children, witnessed the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday. Veteran journalists said the carnage was some of the worst they have seen. Mindy Todd talks with psychologist Michael Abruzzese and Psychiatrist Marc Whaley about the psychological effects of witnessing mass trauma and why we see unprecedented acts of kindness, generosity and community after such tragic events.

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Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.