PTSD and Depression 8 Years After the 2004 Tsunami in Sri Lanka.

Padmini D RanasingheXueyan ZhangJimin HwangPubudu M RanasingheIndika M KarunathilakeGeorge S Everly

Published in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2022)

The psychological impacts of the tsunami did wane over time, but still present at lower rate even in 8 y. It is important to address these lingering sequelae and expand access to at risk individuals.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
depressive symptoms
social support
posttraumatic stress disorder
physical activity