Natural Disasters Leave Lasting Psychological Trauma, Notes Financial Education Benefits Center
"Going through an intense event like a natural disaster is hard to shake," said
Unsurprisingly, Harvey survivors who lost their home or vehicles reported higher amounts of stress than those who didn't lose anything. However, even those who didn't experience loss still felt psychological effects of the devastation months later. In addition, crime rates and substance abuse typically increase after a natural disaster as people struggle to find ways to cope with the aftermath of such a stressful event. Mental health workers who worked with Harvey survivors reported an estimated 20 percent of people treated developed PTSD after the hurricane. While the effects of PTSD can gradually fade for some, others have a harder time returning to a sense of normalcy. The effects are far-reaching; many people may find their PTSD symptoms triggered by the anniversary of a disastrous event, as well.
For members who have suffered a disastrous event or live in an area prone to them, FEBC offers several benefits that may be helpful, such as discounts for services that might include meditation, mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Notwithstanding that the benefits offered are not insurance, using one or any of these methods in conjunction may be helpful in reducing stress and soothing the psychological effects brought on by natural disasters.
"Mental health and self-care are important issues to consider after a traumatic event such as a hurricane or fire," said Martinez. "We at FEBC are happy to offer benefits that can help people recover from such events."
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