Hurricane Harvey

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·September 26, 2017·4 min read

Psychological Impact of Natural Disasters on Youth

A new study examines how falling victim to a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, can impact a child's mental health. Researchers hope the study will help physicians to identify those children most at need of social support services following a disaster to aid their recovery.

Image shows children crying and disaster signs.

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·September 1, 2017·4 min read

Addressing Domestic Violence Should be Part of Recovery Plan During Natural Disasters

Natural disasters cause significant distress and stress to those affected. Previous studies have shown incidences of domestic violence become more prevalent and severe following a natural disaster. To help victims of domestic violence, researchers have proposed a new framework that can help them during and after the disasters.

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