When we talk about disasters, we often default to the language of nature. We describe storms as "unprecedented," floods as ...

Source: Kaite Cherry, photo courtesy of James A. Harvey, used with permission Though the COVID-19 pandemic has been called "unprecedented," disasters have been occurring across the globe for all human ...

Disasters. Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Terrorist attacks. Climate change. All have the capacity for immense suffering. But such catastrophes also provide tremendous opportunities to enhance the ...

Candidates and commentators in both of our dominant tribes lately claim that every national election is the last chance to save America from all manner of calamities. Then, once elected, our national ...

For the first time, the Census Bureau surveyed people that were affected by disasters. The results show that people with disabilities face life-altering conditions like permanent institutionalization.

Disasters are growing in frequency and intensity It’s common to experience a variety of emotions before, during, and after a disaster Being prepared and getting support can help protect mental health ...

As COVID-19 first broke in March 2020 and California wildfires raged, one thing became clear: The field of psychiatry needed a new way of thinking about and responding to complicated, overlapping ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Author, professor and founder. Deeply curious about leadership. It is often amid the overwhelming destruction of natural disasters ...