Experts Say Mental Health Issues Are Rising With Water Levels & Triggering PTSD In Flood Victims
Floods which wreaked havoc in eight states including Selangor and several districts in Pahang and Negeri Sembilan recently, can have a life-altering impact on the individuals and families fortunate enough to survive them.
They say it will not only be among the displaced communities but from their families and public as well.
According to the Psychiatric Counsellor & Director of Clinical Centre of Excellence at MSU, Dr Muhammad Najib Mohamad Alwi said the psychological reaction to the catastrophic disaster would greatly depend on an individual’s resilience, that is his or her ability to bounce back and return to normal.
He said, some flood victims who experienced loss of property and loss of their families, can still be calm amidst the calamity and were already back on their feet, including repairing their damaged homes and vehicles.
However, in comparison, some individuals are not even ready for a minor disruption, such as…
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