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The psychosocial consequences of the Kaikoura earthquakes: A briefing paper

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This eight-page report discusses the recent series of earthquakes in the Kaikoura region of New Zealand, and the wide geographic and demographic spectrum of impact, including acute stress. Topics include psychosocial support needs, issues associated with the long-term recovery phase, high-risk groups, addressing tensions and conflicts, and psychosocial issues in the phase of adaptation to a changed environment.