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 ...

Today marks one week since the big fires in Los Angeles started. The disaster is taking a toll on peoples' mental health, but LA is working to help with their immediate- and long-term needs. What's ...

ARC DECRA and Senior Research Fellow, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Healthy Housing, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne Across Australia, ...

Repeated exposure to climate disasters leads to worse mental health with slower recovery times, according to new University of Melbourne research. Mental health worsens even more when an individual ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s been nearly two months since Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast. Experts say the storm’s effect on children might last for years to come. Ali Rogin speaks with Lori Peek ...

Here are some signs of trauma in children and how to help. Windows boarded and emergency plans in place, with gallons of water and canned goods stocked. As people who are rushing to prepare for an ...

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 ...

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.