Helene survivors face lasting risks of PTSD and depression
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Helene survivors face lasting risks of PTSD and depression

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 25, 20261 min
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A researcher found mental health problems were more common among people who experienced severe flooding and financial or housing stressors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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I'm Dr. Anthony Leiserwitz and this is Climate Connections. Hurricane Helene was two years ago, but for many, the mental and emotional impact of the storm is ongoing. We knew when this storm hit that this would have devastating impacts, not only immediately,

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but months and years following. Jennifer First is an assistant professor at the University of Missouri. months after the storm, she surveyed about 700 people from counties that experienced some of the most severe rainfall. 35% had symptoms of moderate to severe PTSD, and more

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than a quarter had symptoms of moderate to severe depression. Rates were higher for people who had experienced more severe flood impacts and who faced additional stressors in the storm's aftermath. So were they still struggling with getting into housing? Were they still struggling

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