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The mental health impact of major disasters like Harvey and Irma

  • Written by J. Brian Houston, Associate Professor of Communication and Public Health, University of Missouri-Columbia
imageIt's a long road to recovery.Mic Smith/AP

When major disasters like Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit, the first priority is to keep people safe. This process can involve dramatic evacuations, rescues and searches.

However, after the initial emergency passes, a much longer process of recovering and rebuilding begins. For individuals, families and...

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