Psychiatric Sequelae of the Belfast Riots

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H. A. Lyons · Voronezh Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia

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The period of the study was from August 15th to the end of September, 1969. Severe rioting occurred in Belfast on the nights of 14th and 15th August, and during the next few weeks rioting, arson, looting and intimidation continued. Eight fatal casualties were recorded and a large number of people were injured, mainly from gunshot wounds.

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Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Emergency and Acute Care Studies Elder Abuse and Neglect

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Published in: The British Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 118, Issue 544, pp. 265-273

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.118.544.265

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