Community Support and Psychological Recovery After Disaster: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Practical Pathways
Community support is a key, evidence-based determinant of psychological recovery after disasters such as floods, fires, and mass displacement. Although disaster exposure is primarily a physical and environmental threat, its downstream effects frequently include acute stress reactions, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depressive symptoms, and anxiety-related disorders. The core mental-health concept is that recovery is not… Read More »