For more than 30 years, experts have been studying the psychological effects of natural disasters on individuals who have, literally, weathered the storm. While those who already suffer from a mental-health issue are the most affected, anyone who has lived through a natural disaster is subject to some lingering problems. Recurrent nightmares, flashbacks, and unusual temper flares are a few of the many problems that could occur in the survivors of floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, and other similar weather-related phenomena. The response of community and government to help lessen the impact on those who have suffered the loss of property and family plays an important role on how survivors cope with their feelings and emotions. Read the entire article here: Easing the Trauma After the Storm
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