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1. 1. Disaster Preparedness & Response Network -Resources

   www.scahec.net/prepares/resour - [Cached]

   Published on: 11/17/2007   Last Visited: 3/4/2008

   Psychological Response: An interview with Dr. Connie Best
   
   This brief video is the first in a series discussing the psychological response to disaster. During an interview conducted after the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Dr. Connie Best, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the psychological impact of terror and provides insight into how healthcare professionals can prepare to respond.
   
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   Psychological First Aid (PFA) with Dr. Connie Best
   
   This 3-part video is the second in a series discussing the psychological response to disaster. Dr. Best is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina and Director of the MUSC Crime Victims Center.

2. 2. Disaster Research Education and Mentoring Center

   www.disasterresearch.org/about - [Cached]

   Published on: 10/12/2005   Last Visited: 10/12/2005

   Connie Best, PhD
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   Connie Best, PhD Dr. Best is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Best is nationally known for her work in the area of psychological trauma, the effects of victimizations, and the effects of terrorism and mass violence. She was invited as one of the scientific experts on the jointly sponsored DOD, DOJ, HHS, DVA, and American Red Cross ,Consensus Committee on Mental Health and Mass Violence, which developed the widely disseminated Consensus on Best Practices document. Currently Dr. Best is an investigator and faculty member on HRSA and SAMHSA funded grants on bio-terrorism. While a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve, Dr. Best initiated or participated in bio-terrorism efforts, including curriculum and training development.

3. 3. Pee Dee AHEC - welcome

   www.peedeeahec.org/selectedite - [Cached]

   Published on: 8/12/2005   Last Visited: 8/20/2005

   CONNIE L. BEST, PHD Dr. Connie Best is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina where she is the Director of Adult Programs at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center. Dr. Best has been active for over 25 years as a researcher, clinician, educator, and public policy figure. In 1996, Dr. Best received the President's Award for Outstanding Services to Victims of Crime presented by President Clinton and U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime.
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   In 2001, Dr. Best was asked to serve on the Mass Violence Expert Consensus Committee sponsored by the Departments of Justice, Defense, Veterans Affairs, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the American Red Cross to develop Best Practice Guidelines for the field.