Post-Hurricane Psychological Recovery
A step-by-step guide to help communities recover from “Hurricane Brain" By: Dwight Bain, LMHC, NCC, Certified Coach & Critical Incident Recovery Expert Hurricane Helene is one of the most devastating in modern times, but the psychological impact from “ Hurricane Brain” in the days and weeks following the aftermath of destruction may be the most challenging. Post Hurricane Stress affects everyone; however, it becomes dangerous if it goes on for an extended period of time. "Hurricane Brain", from continual trauma and STS, (Secondary Traumatic Stress ), can affect adults, children, the elderly and even pets, so it is important watch for the danger signs of this often missed condition. In natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, or tornadoes the rapid build-up of these psychological symptoms are commonly called “Hurricane Brain”. These symptoms include any dramatic change in emotions, behavior, thought patterns or physical symptoms over the next few days