The Role of Social Determinants in Mental Health and Resilience After Disasters: Implications for Public Health Policy and Practice

• 2021

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• Wanying Mao; Vincent Agyapong
PMID: 34095062DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389%2Ffpubh.2021.658528

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This review article looks at how social factors affect mental health and resilience after disasters. It highlights that people with low income or education face more challenges during and after disasters. They often live in weaker homes, have less access to resources, and struggle more with stress and depression. The text suggests improving housing safety, providing better disaster aid, and ensuring fair access to loans for those in need. It emphasizes the importance of government support to help vulnerable groups recover from disasters effectively.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disasters; Health Policy; Mental Health; Public Policy; Socioeconomic Factors; Resilience, Psychological; Tsunamis; Social Determinants of Health

Institutions: University of Alberta

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