When a natural disaster strikes, the physical destruction is obvious, but the hidden toll on mental health often gets overlooked. NYU researcher Alexis Merdjanoff explains why disaster recovery plans leave communities unprepared, how timing is critical for mental health support, and how investing in strong social connections before tragedy hits can speed recovery.
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- Alexis Merdjanoff, director, Environmental Public Health Program, assistant professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, New York University’s School of Global Public Health
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