Whether you are a first responder, service provider, volunteer, local business owner, or employer, everyone plays a role in supporting the community to recover after a disaster.
There is a range of mental health information to help support people and communities before, during and after disasters and major incidents.
Mental health impacts of disasters
It is common for people to experience stress and grief after a disaster, and it can have a long-term impact on someone’s mental health. There can also be other impacts on people and communities, including the loss of loved ones, financial stress, social isolation, loss of possessions and the effect on employment, business and livelihood.