CATASTROPHES

A loss estimates from major natural catastrophes in 2018 of about USD 71.5 billion are one of the highest since the 2011 annual market losses of USD 120 billion. When major disasters hit, the first priority is to keep people safe. But, what happens to the people who stays alive after that kind of traumatic experiences? No one gives you the total amount of harm they do…
The psychosocial consequences of disasters have been studied for more than 100 years. The most common mental health consequences are depression, anxiety, fibromiyaljia and post-traumatic stress disorder.