Being hit twice: The psychological consequences of the economic crisis and an earthquake
Conclusion:
Being hit by a combination of two major negative events might have a significantly increased negative effect on psychological health. The higher repercussion observed is not only attributable to the occurrence of a natural disaster but can be reasonably related to the additional effect of unemployment on psychological dimensions.
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Starace, F., Mungai, F., Sarti, E., Addabbo, T. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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