Trauma and Resilience Research

Welcome to the center for the study of Trauma and Resilience at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute


We are a nonprofit academic center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress and grief-related problems, and offer effective, specialized treatment that is not widely available elsewhere. Our mission is two-fold: to improve mental health services and extend our knowledge of the psychological impact of traumatic events. Our professionals all hold faculty positions with Columbia University and offer compassionate, expert care at no cost to the client.We invite you to explore our site and learn more about our services, innovative research programs, and faculty.
Thousands of New Yorkers are still struggling from symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. People with PTSD routinely struggle with intense anxiety and fear, vivid memories and nightmares, irritability with others, avoidance of places related to 9/11, poor concentration, numbness and depression, and becoming increasingly isolated. They often have great difficulty functioning from day to day, and over time can feel increasingly alone.The good news is that PTSD is a treatable problem, and we have a nationally recognized program that focuses on helping people with PTSD through treatment and treatment research. The goal of all our treatment research is to improve the lives of people with these and similar problems by developing new and better treatments. All treatment is provided at no cost to our clients. If you or someone you know might need help with 9/11-related problems like these, please call us for more information on our research and treatment program.

http://www.columbiatrauma.org/