More About “Disasters”
- Dealing with Survivor Guilt
- People who survived the earthquake in Haiti, whether in or out of Haiti, may be at risk of survivor guilt, which can be one symptom of a stress disorder.
- Worrying a Lot about the Earthquake in Haiti – Do You Have a Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- Although the closer you are and the more directly affected by a traumatic event the greater your risk of a stress disorder like post traumatic stress disorder ...
- How to Support Someone with a Family Member in Haiti
- Many of us know someone deeply affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Even thousands of miles from the devastation, we can see the pain and worry in the faces of ...
- Dealing with Grief after a Disaster – The Risk of ‘Complicated Grief’
- While few things hurt like the sudden loss of a loved one, grief is a necessary and ultimately healthy process. Unfortunately, people who lose family and ...
- Helping Those with Mental Illness after a Disaster – PTSD Risk
- Watching the devastation in Haiti, worrying intensely about the well being of affected friends or family or grieving the loss of loved ones can be very tough ...
- Helping Children Cope after a Disaster
- A guide to how children feel and act after experiencing a disaster and what parents can do to minimize fear and other harms.
- Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Wake of Trauma
- Feeling stressed and anxious after a disaster is normal. Here is some information on what feelings are normal after a disaster, with tips on managing and ...