Resiliency After Disaster – Why We Need To Prioritize Social Infrastructure

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Sunday, October 5, 2025 - 10 minutes

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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