Disasters especially tough on people with disabilities, mental disorders

Monday, August 23, 2010 - 12:56 in Psychology & Sociology

As hurricane season gets into full swing, mental health teams will be ready to respond and help survivors cope with possible devastation. Psychologists have analyzed decades of research and found that disaster response strategies should address the needs of the population affected, specifically those with disabilities and mental disorders.

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