Lea C Suzanne, Littleton Heather, Allen Ashley Batts, Beasley Cherry M
associate professor, Department of Public Health, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina.
professor, Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina.
N C Med J. 2020 Sep-Oct;81(5):315-319. doi: 10.18043/ncm.81.5.315.
Natural disasters have occurred more frequently in Eastern North Carolina in recent years. Evidence supports that repeated exposure to natural disasters may have lasting mental health impacts among vulnerable populations. Greater access to mental health services may aid in ensuring equitable access to needed care and promote resilience.
近年来,北卡罗来纳州东部自然灾害频发。有证据表明,弱势群体反复遭受自然灾害可能会对其心理健康产生持久影响。增加心理健康服务的可及性,可能有助于确保人们能够平等地获得所需护理,并增强心理韧性。