Studies on vulnerability to mental disorder following natural disasters have found:

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Studies have found that although acute distress is a common reaction to natural disasters, long-term resilience is the most common outcome. This means that most people will not go on to develop a mental disorder following a natural disaster. Additionally, while counseling during the acute phase can be helpful, not everyone exposed to a natural disaster will require it, and not all countries have sophisticated systems in place to ensure continuity of care during disasters. Finally, while having pre-existing mental health disorders can increase vulnerability to mental health issues following a disaster, it is not a guarantee and getting help beforehand does not offer complete protection.

Studies on Vulnerability to Mental Disorder Following Natural Disasters Have