The 2010 Haiti earthquake was one of the most catastrophic episodes in history, leaving 5%
of the nation's population killed or injured, and 19% internally displaced. The distinctive …

Trauma signature (TSIG) analysis is an evidence-based method that examines the
interrelationship between population exposure to a disaster, extreme event, or complex …

Mental health is an important aspect of public health after a disaster. This article describes
what is known and what remains to be learned regarding the mental health impact of the …

On January 12, 2010, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Haiti,
affecting approximately 3.5 million people. As of this writing, information about casualty …

Disasters affect many lives and reshape environments for years to come. This chapter aims
to provide closing remarks about the evidence provided in this book, on what is known and …

A large existing academic disaster mental health literature provides a foundation to help
guide disaster mental health response. Recent studies, however, have indicated that …

IntroductionFew studies have focused on the mental health consequences of indirect
exposure to disasters caused by naturally occurring hazards. The present study assessed …

Controversies regarding the mental health consequences of disasters are rooted both in
disciplinary orientations and in the widely varied research strategies that have been …

This study examined the mental health consequences of the January 2010 Haiti earthquake
on Haitians living in Miami-Dade County, Florida, 2–3 years following the event. A random …

Importance Exposure to a disaster is common, and one-third or more of individuals severely
exposed may develop posttraumatic stress disorder or other disorders. A systematic …