Healing After Disaster: Duke Experts on Mental Health and Resilience
Shared with us by Dr. Aunchalee Palmquist, this Duke Today feature explores how disasters like Hurricane Helene impact both mind and body. Duke researchers are studying trauma recovery, long-term stress, and the health effects of living in harm’s way, while also developing innovative school curricula and community coping strategies. Their work highlights why mental health must be included alongside infrastructure and medical care in disaster preparedness and response.