Secondary Stressors and Extreme Events and Disasters: A Systematic Review of Primary Research from 2010-2011

• 2012

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• Sarah Lock; G. James Rubin; Virginia Murray; M. Brooke Rogers; Richard Amlôt; Richard Williams
PMID: 23145350

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This review identifies studies from 2010-2011 about secondary stressors after disasters like floods and earthquakes. It describes how these stressors, such as financial problems or lack of support, can affect mental health long-term. The review identifies 11 types of secondary stressors, including economic issues and family problems. It highlights the need for clear definitions to better understand these stressors and suggests future research should focus on their interactions with primary stressors. The goal is to find ways to reduce the mental health impact on people affected by disasters through early interventions.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Mitigation

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disasters; Mental Health; Risk Factors; Social Support; Stress, Psychological; Stress, Physiological; Resilience, Psychological

Institutions: Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards

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