For many families there is a dream to have a home and land, however one families dream came crashing down around them when their hard work of renovating their home was destroyed were suddenly destroyed by one of the worst floods in history in the UK. The study proves that natural disasters, such as flooding, have a greater impact on the populations that thought previously. It can affect their phycological well being, making many anxious or depressed. It can cause concern for financial and economical stability. The repercussions of these ailments can cause physical repercussions, resulting in loss of jobs and physical security.

Key Takeaways:

• Climate change will cause storms, floods, droughts, and heat waves to be more frequent.
• The trauma connected to the experience of a weather related catastrophe can lead to anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
• Expert suggest that mental health services should be provided for victims of weather related catastrophes.

“It’s a dream many city-dwellers long for: moving to a spacious house surrounded by greenery in the countryside, where they plan to raise their family.”

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2017/03/14/health/climate-change-mental-health-eprise/