In a November 15 Science for Society webinar, scientists and advocates shared their expertise and perspectives on well-being in collectively traumatic situations. Visit Page
Psychological scientists are leading the way in researching the best way to treat mental health issues arising from traumatic events. Visit Page
What happens after, during, and before natural disasters. Visit Page
From 24-hour cable news to YouTube and Twitter, today’s mass media can turn local disasters into international events within minutes, and research reveals that widespread transmission can have a traumatic impact far beyond the people who are directly exposed. Visit Page
As of December 2021, a record 82.4 million people have been forced to flee their homes to escape war, violence, or persecution. Here’s a look at some recent research (2017–2021) on refugee integration and well-being. Visit Page
People pay more attention to the number of people killed in a natural disaster than to the number of survivors when deciding how much money to donate to disaster relief efforts, according to new research Visit Page
Regulatory flexibility may help to explain why some firefighters who experience trauma develop PTSD and other don't, researchers find. Visit Page
A series of experiments suggests that people are more likely to donate money to help victims of natural disasters as opposed to human-made catastrophes. Visit Page
While the amount of exposure to disaster coverage on TV can impact children's well-being, their preexisting symptoms of posttraumatic stress also play an important role. Visit Page
Hurricanes and other traumatic weather events may have the power to shift people’s instincts about the need for policies that address the threats of climate change, a study indicates. Visit Page
APS has updated its publicly available collection of journal research pertaining to trauma and disasters. [updated February 14, 2023] Visit Page
A mix of behavioral research, economic studies, and time-series data portend some unsettling effects of climate change on human social interactions. Visit Page
Through lab experiments and field studies with survivors of historic wildfires, APS James McKeen Cattell Fellow Richard A. Bryant has demonstrated the power of relationships and community to temper psychological trauma. Visit Page
