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Recent disasters in Sri Lanka: lessons learned.

Daya Somasundaram¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. manathu@gmail.com

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|August 20, 2013

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Sri Lanka

Keywords:

Collective trauma Community approaches Disaster Tsunami War

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Published on: December 14, 2017

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Sociology
Disaster Management

Background:

Sri Lanka has experienced numerous manmade and natural disasters.
These events have had significant mental health and psychosocial impacts across the nation.

Observation:

Individuals exhibited distress, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and alcohol abuse.
Societal changes included weakened social cohesion, mistrust, and feelings of hopelessness and powerlessness.

Findings:

Disasters trigger widespread mental health issues affecting individuals, families, and communities.
A community-based approach is essential for addressing these extensive psychosocial needs.

Implications:

Effective disaster response requires integrated mental health support.
Strengthening community resilience is crucial for post-disaster recovery and psychosocial well-being.