Near the end of August 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, which led to this giving some researchers the opportunity to examine whether there is a relationship between PTSD and Hurricane Katrina. All across the United States, people watched as the citizens of the Gulf Coast attempted to cope with this natural disaster. Hurricane Katrina caused a tremendous amount of physical damage. Entire communities were destroyed. But what about its psychological effects specifically related to PTSD? Researchers are just beginning to truly understand the psychological impact of this hurricane that carries along with its aftermath particular PTSD’s ramifications.
Researchers at the University of New Orleans, the University of Southern Mississippi, Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, and Arizona State University surveyed 386 people who lived in areas that were affected by Hurricane Katrina. They asked them a number of questions about how the hurricane affected them. What they found was alarming to say the least. Many people experienced stressful and traumatic events during and as a result of the hurricane. The storm took a toll on them that was indescribable in terms of emotional proportions. Another experience that does not come …show more content…
They worried that the event could happen again causing feelings that range from tenseness to being on edge. The research found that residents of Mississippi who were affected by the hurricane had a greater number of PTSD symptoms as compared to people in New Orleans; however, people in Mississippi also were found to have more social support than people in New
Researchers at the University of New Orleans, the University of Southern Mississippi, Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, and Arizona State University surveyed 386 people who lived in areas that were affected by Hurricane Katrina. They asked them a number of questions about how the hurricane affected them. What they found was alarming to say the least. Many people experienced stressful and traumatic events during and as a result of the hurricane. The storm took a toll on them that was indescribable in terms of emotional proportions. Another experience that does not come …show more content…
They worried that the event could happen again causing feelings that range from tenseness to being on edge. The research found that residents of Mississippi who were affected by the hurricane had a greater number of PTSD symptoms as compared to people in New Orleans; however, people in Mississippi also were found to have more social support than people in New