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People will recover from a metro disasters with the support of family, friends & other natural support systems, some people may need additional support to help them cope.
Visit the Low metro Adelaide disaster recovery information page to find help for people experiencing a normal stress and grief response who may benefit from short-term support to help get things back on track. Some examples:
Visit the Moderate - metro Adelaide disaster recovery information page to find help for people with significant (non-crisis) mental health concerns who may need medium to longer-term support. Some examples:
Visit the High - metro Adelaide disaster recovery information page to find help for people with severe, longer term mental health concerns or those who need immediate support. Some examples:
These are just a few examples of signs you can look out for in yourself and others.
It is common for people to experience a range of different responses to a disaster. Some signs that a person may need support are obvious and some signs are less obvious. Signs might be verbal, emotional, cognitive, physical or behavioural.
Read more about common responses following a disaster.