ReviewJournal of family medicine and primary care2019
Disaster and its impact on mental health: A narrative review.
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175 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions for mental health in extreme weather events.BMJ global health · 2026Pooled it
- Exploring the psychological impact on children and adolescents during the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic-a systematic review.BMC psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Practices Supporting Community Recovery and Healing from Climate-Related Disasters: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of volcanic eruptions on the mental health of exposed populations: a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2024Pooled it
- Prevalence of mental health symptoms in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis.Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 2023Pooled it
- Coping and Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents after an Acute Onset Disaster: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Pandemic Effects on Stability of End-of-Life Preferences and Patient-Surrogate Dyad Congruence.Journal of pain and symptom management · 2024Trial
- Effectiveness of an Advance Care Planning Intervention in Adults Receiving Dialysis and Their Families: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2024Trial
- The effect of counseling with stress management approach on postpartum anxiety and distress and breastfeeding self-efficacy during COVID-19 pandemic: a ramdomized controlled trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Trial
- Effects of an African Circle Dance Programme on Internally Displaced Persons with Depressive Symptoms: A Quasi-Experimental Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Prevalence and risk factors of post-traumatic stress disorder among 2023 earthquake survivors in Syria and Turkey: A multinational cross-sectional study.The Journal of international medical research · 2026Article
- Predictive role of psychological resilience on disaster preparedness among psychiatric nurses: a cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Climate change and social health.Nature human behaviour · 2026Review
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- Climate change, planetary health and education in Africa - Some case studies and perspectives.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2026Article
- Post-earthquake traumatic stress and future time perspective: the indirect roles of problematic social media use and doomscrolling.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Relationship between post-traumatic stress reactions and anxiety sensitivity in children with earthquake experience: a cross-sectional study.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Psychological First Aid Training for Community Nurses in China: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Knowledge and Skills Enhancement.Nursing open · 2026Article
- Emergency department preparedness and hospital disaster planning: lessons from disasters.BMC emergency medicine · 2026Article
- Mindfulness and life satisfaction in post-earthquake young adults: longitudinal mediation by psychological adjustment.BMC psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to understand the linkages between disaster and its impact on mental health. To fulfil this objective, an attempt has been made to examine the existing qualitative literature on disaster and mental health. In this paper, disaster and mental health as a concept has been used in a holistic sense. Based on the review of literature, the following broad themes have been identified: natural disaster and its impact on mental health, man-made disaster and its effect on mental health, effects of industrial disaster on mental health. It examines the post-disaster behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with an impairment in functioning. By this review, various protective factors, including resilience and other coping strategies which amplified the individual's capacity while encountering negative situations, have been identified. The effectiveness of post-disaster intervention techniques is also highlighted. Better preparedness and community empowerment can improve the condition of the vulnerable population affected by the disaster. Thus, efforts should be given for holistic rehabilitation of the affected population.
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