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: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research