Study reveals deep mental scars among hurricane survivors

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WESTERN BUREAU: Nearly one in three adults surveyed in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa reported suicidal thoughts, while more than three-quarters experienced emotional distress, according to a study led by The University of the West Indies. The findings, based on interviews with 108 adults in Westmoreland and conducted about three weeks after the Category 5 hurricane in 2025, offer a stark…

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