The Effects of Disaster on People with Severe Mental Illness - PTSD: National Center for PTSD

The Effects of Disaster on People with Severe Mental Illness - PTSD: National Center for PTSD

National Center for PTSD: The Effects of Disaster on People with Severe Mental Illness

This article from the National Center for PTSD reviews research on how individuals with SMI may react to a disaster. It covers the likelihood that people with SMI will develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as how disasters and war may affect people with SMI. The article also describes ways mental health professionals can meet the needs of individuals with SMI.