2023
DOI: 10.1002/hpm.3644
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The devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria: Post‐traumatic stress disorder and mental health issues among the victims

Abstract: Natural catastrophes like earthquakes have the potential to be fatal by claiming lives and harming infrastructure, the environment, and mental health. Victims may experience symptoms such as anxiety, despondency, and post‐traumatic stress disorder. Recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria caused enormous destruction and a high number of fatalities, which is growing by the day. The past examples of earthquakes in China, South Asia, and Turkey imply that there is a possibility that the victims may feel isolated an… Show more

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“… 10 The trauma of losing loved ones, residences, and means of support can result in a variety of psychological distress, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. 3 , 11 In the aftermath of a disaster, when the affected population may be struggling to access essential necessities such as food, shelter, and water, it can be especially difficult to manage these issues. Consequently, it is essential to ensure that those in need have access to mental health services.…”
Section: Health Risks Posed After Syria-turkey Earthquake and Mitigat...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 10 The trauma of losing loved ones, residences, and means of support can result in a variety of psychological distress, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. 3 , 11 In the aftermath of a disaster, when the affected population may be struggling to access essential necessities such as food, shelter, and water, it can be especially difficult to manage these issues. Consequently, it is essential to ensure that those in need have access to mental health services.…”
Section: Health Risks Posed After Syria-turkey Earthquake and Mitigat...mentioning
confidence: 99%