The effects of flooding on mental health: Outcomes and recommendations from a review of the literature

Carla Stanke; Virginia Murray; Richard Amlôt; Dr Jo Nurse; Richard Williams

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The effects of flooding on mental health: Outcomes and recommendations from a review of the literature

Carla Stanke, Virginia Murray, Richard Amlôt, Dr Jo Nurse, Richard Williams

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Abstract

While most people who are involved in disasters recover with the support of their families, friends and colleagues, the effects on some people's health, relationships and welfare can be extensive and sustained. Flooding can pose substantial social and mental health problems that may continue over extended periods of time. Flooding can challenge the psychosocial resilience of the hardiest of people who are affected.

Original language	English
Journal	PLoS Currents
Volume	30
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1371/4f9f1fa9c3cae
Publication status	Published - 30 May 2012

Keywords

disasters
flooding
mental health

UN SDGs

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