Exploring the Impact of Disasters on Mental Health: Man vs Wild (2019)
Mohd Rafiq Bhat, Roouf Ahmad Malla, Zahid Farooq
JCR. 2019: 501-505
Abstract
This paper examines the current literature to explore the impact of disasters on mental health. It discusses the different types of mental health issues faced by survivors of disasters and examines the relationship between mental health and disasters. It looks at the ways in which disasters can lead to long-term psychological effects and impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on individuals. It also considers the various interventions available to help individuals affected by disasters and suggests ways in which mental health services can be improved in the aftermath of a disaster. Finally the paper discusses the need fir a better understanding of the psychological effects of disasters and the importance of providing mental health support to survivors.
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