Crawling out from a home in ruins following a disaster causes trauma that can affect a person's mental health in the short and long term. Kyle Schott, a licensed counselor and chairman of the Cape ...

Natural disasters can create a devastating loss of property, community, and life. Floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, tsunamis, and more can leave you feeling hopeless, scared, and like ...

In the world's largest study into the long-term health impacts of flooding, scientists have quantified the widespread and shocking ways in which this traumatic experience affects people. The results ...

Natural disasters can lead to anxiety, depression and PTSD, experts say. Central Texas is continuing to recover from devastating rains and "catastrophic" flooding that damaged homes and businesses and ...

The aftermath of a disaster—whether natural or man-made—can be difficult. Survivors often face destroyed homes, missing loved ones and financial difficulty. In the midst of chaos, mental health often ...

Here are a few evidence-based practices she recommends: Beyond cozy bubble baths, protecting our mental health means meeting ...

In early 2024, central Ohio faced one of its worst tornado seasons in history—66 confirmed tornadoes in less than five months.

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Ever since wildfires destroyed Lahaina two years ago, hundreds of students have struggled mentally — and not all have received the help they need. The Hawaii Department of ...

Ten years ago today, Bangladesh launched its Mental Health First Aid program. One focus was on reducing disaster impacts, further contributing to Bangladesh’s internationally renowned successes at ...

Navigating a natural disaster can be challenging, but you can look after your mental health by giving yourself time to adjust, limiting your news consumption, and reaching out for support.

People who have experienced natural disasters can access the Bounce Back Now app for symptom management tools that are designed to have short- (e.g., relaxation- or mindfulness-based) and long-term (e ...