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Over 22% of Disaster Survivors Face Mental Health Issues

2/26/2026

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Harvard Review of Psychiatry finds over 22% of disaster survivors develop mental health issues.
Led by Professor Michel Dückers of the University of Groningen, the study analyzed data from 71 studies involving over 137,000 individuals across 23 countries.
Depression (30%), distress (28%), and anxiety (21%) were the most common issues.
Researchers urge long-term monitoring and counseling to address ongoing mental health challenges.

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Harvard Review of Psychiatry finds over 22% of disaster survivors develop mental health issues.
Led by Professor Michel Dückers of the University of Groningen, the study analyzed data from 71 studies involving over 137,000 individuals across 23 countries.
Depression (30%), distress (28%), and anxiety (21%) were the most common issues.
Researchers urge long-term monitoring and counseling to address ongoing mental health challenges.