NIEUWPOORT, THE HAGUE, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- In the immediate aftermath of the tsunami disaster a unique initiative was undertaken by a group of clinicians of the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands, in collaboration with the Central Military Hospital and the Emergency Hospital Utrecht and several Dutch expert centers. On January 14 2005 this group will launch a web-based interactive survey called 'TSUNAMI INTERNATIONAL SURVEY ON EMOTIONAL IMPACT' http://www.tisei.org. This site is unique since it is accessible for all victims of the tsunami disaster, their family, their loved ones and rescue workers. It provides a series of internet based features that enable assessment of emotional needs and at the same time provides on-line help, e.g. electronic consultation and forum. These will be demonstrated during the press conference. The site will be accessible in multi-language format. This initiative has been unconditionally supported by Microsoft, Intel, HP and KPN International. The aim of the site is to support healing and coping processes of victims and their families. Program: 15.00-16.00 At the press conference members of the TISEI group will be present. A demonstration of the site will be provided. Location: Friday January 14 2005 International Press Center Nieuwspoort Frits van de Poelzaal Lange Poten 10 2511 CL The Hague The Netherlands T: +31-70-3469440 F: +31-70-3642380 Form press conference: Demonstration and explanations, Q&A If you wish to attend the press conference, or require further information, please reply before Jan 14 2005 to UMC Utrecht, t.a.v. dr. E. Vermetten, psychiatrist [email protected] SOURCE: University Medical Center CONTACT: Dr E Vermetten, psychiatrist of University Medical Center, Central Military Hospital, Emergency Hospital, +31-30-250-2224, or fax, +31-30-250-2586, [email protected] Web site: http://www.tisei.org --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)--