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Survey Reveals Flood Victims' Mental Health Crisis

9/3/2025

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A survey is being conducted to assess the mental health of flood victims in West Yorkshire after the 2015 Boxing Day floods, which caused £150 million in damage.
Kirklees Council and the University of Huddersfield are leading the research on the mental health effects of natural disasters.
Findings show flood victims are six times more likely to experience PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
The project has secured £56,000 in funding and will conduct 50 in-depth interviews to create tailored mental health resources.

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A survey is being conducted to assess the mental health of flood victims in West Yorkshire after the 2015 Boxing Day floods, which caused £150 million in damage.
Kirklees Council and the University of Huddersfield are leading the research on the mental health effects of natural disasters.
Findings show flood victims are six times more likely to experience PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
The project has secured £56,000 in funding and will conduct 50 in-depth interviews to create tailored mental health resources.