When a natural disaster strikes, the physical destruction is obvious, but the hidden toll on mental health often gets overlooked. NYU researcher Alexis Merdjanoff explains why disaster recovery plans leave communities unprepared, how timing is critical for mental health support, and how investing in strong social connections before tragedy hits can speed recovery.
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When a natural disaster strikes, the physical destruction is obvious, but the hidden toll on mental health often gets overlooked. NYU researcher Alexis Merdjanoff explains why disaster recovery plans leave communities unprepared, how timing is critical for mental health support, and how investing in strong social connections before tragedy hits can speed recovery. Learn More: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a natural disaster strikes, the physical destruction is obvious, but the hidden toll on mental health often gets overlooked. NYU researcher Alexis Merdjanoff explains why disaster recovery plans leave communities unprepared, how timing is critical for mental health support, and how investing in strong social connections before tragedy hits can speed recovery.
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Resiliency After Disaster – Why We Need To Prioritize Social Infrastructure

Each week, In Good Health, from the creators of Radio Health Journal, breaks down important news in medicine, science and technology with the help of world-renowned experts. Our three weekly segments will help guide you to a happier, healthier life – with some fun facts to share at dinner parties. Can magic mushrooms cure your depression? Have we outrun natural selection? 

Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson and Maayan Voss de Bettancourt and produced by Kristen Farrah and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, and rate. If you’re looking for older episodes, you can find our entire segment catalog on our website ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.

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Each week, In Good Health, from the creators of Radio Health Journal, breaks down important news in medicine, science and technology with the help of world-renowned experts. Our three weekly segments will help guide you to a happier, healthier life – with some fun facts to share at dinner parties. Can magic mushrooms cure your depression? Have we outrun natural selection? Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson and Maayan Voss de Bettancourt and produced by Kristen Farrah and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, and rate. If you’re looking for older episodes, you can find our entire segment catalog on our website ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.

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