how the kerala floods affected the mental health of students
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A 19-year-old student in Kerala ended his life after flood waters destroyed his documents. Another 54-year-old went back from the relief camp to find his house in ruins and hanged himself. A similar third suicide was reported from Kerala as well.
As the floodwater recedes and the state takes stock of the losses its incurred, survivors pick up the pieces of a life swept away. With teams of doctors deployed to the state looking to curb disease outbreaks, an equally important aspect to address is the mental health of the affected people.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety are all realities that a natural disaster brings with itself.
A 19-year-old student in Kerala ended his life after flood waters destroyed his documents. Another 54-year-old went back from the relief camp to find his house in ruins and hanged himself. A similar third suicide was reported from Kerala as well.
As the floodwater recedes and the state takes stock of the losses its incurred, survivors pick up the pieces of a life swept away. With teams of doctors deployed to the state looking to curb disease outbreaks, an equally important aspect to address is the mental health of the affected people.