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VOL. 13, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Overview of research on the impact of natural disasters on people's mental health
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Phí Thị Hiếu
Abstract
Natural disasters are increasing in frequency
and intensity, causing serious consequences not only for the environment and
socio-economics but also for people's mental health. The goal of this paper is
to synthesize and analyze previous research results to clarify (1) the common
types of mental health problems experienced by people after natural disasters;
(2) identify risk and protective factors that influence the level of
psychological impact; (3) discuss scientific and practical implications to
propose appropriate psychosocial intervention and support, contributing to
improving the community's resilience to future disasters. Based on the analysis
of studies in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and public health, the
paper shows that people affected by natural disasters are at high risk of
experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, as well as
many subclinical manifestations of psychological stress. The severity and
duration of these problems are influenced by the complex interplay between risk
factors such as exposure to the disaster, loss of life and property, adverse
socioeconomic conditions, and pre-existing mental health conditions, along with
protective factors such as social support, psychological resilience, and
community cohesion. Based on this, the paper emphasizes the need for a
comprehensive and multi-layered approach to post-disaster mental health and
proposes integrating mental health care into disaster risk management and
community recovery strategies to mitigate psychological burdens and enhance
population resilience.
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Pages:12-15
How to cite this article:
Phí Thị Hiếu "Overview of research on the impact of natural disasters on people's mental health". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 13, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 12-15
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