Repeated media-based exposures to hurricanes were linked to increasing mental health symptoms among Florida residents who experienced hurricanes Irma and Michael, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. “Hurricane exposure correlates with psychological distress, and storm severity correlates with posttraumatic stress disorder,” Dana Rose Garfin, PhD, of the Sue & Bill
SAN DIEGO — Social support and mindfulness practices can improve mental health in Hispanic pregnant women, according to a small study presented at the ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific meeting.
Surveys of people exposed to wildfires and hurricanes show that negative experiences with these events are associated with elevated perceived risk for specific climate hazards and self-reported adaptation behaviors, as well as increased support for interventions. The findings could help shape public communications and policy.