Disaster survivors need help remaining connected with friends and families – and access to mental health care
- Written by Daniel P. Aldrich, Professor of Political Science, Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director, Security and Resilience Program, Northeastern University
Earthquakes, hurricanes and other disasters can cause a lot of personal upheaval.Omer Alven/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesThe earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria in early February 2023 have killed at least 47,000 people and disrupted everyday life for some 26 million more.
Survivors of big disasters like these...