Differential effect of Hurricane Sandy exposure on PTSD symptom severity: comparison of community members and responders.

Adam GonzalezRehana RasulLucero MolinaSamantha SchneiderKristin BevilacquaEvelyn J BrometBenjamin J LuftEmanuela TaioliRebecca Schwartz

Published in: Occupational and environmental medicine (2019)

Responders appear to be more resilient to PTSD symptoms post-Sandy than community members. Understanding the mechanisms that foster such resilience can inform interventions aimed at populations that are more vulnerable to experiencing PTSD after natural disasters.

Keyphrases

social support
posttraumatic stress disorder
mental health
healthcare
depressive symptoms
physical activity
climate change
sleep quality