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Association Between Earthquake Exposures and Mental Health Outcomes in Phulpingdanda Village After the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes
Link Between Earthquake Experiences and Mental Health in Phulpingdanda Village After the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes
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Abstract
In a survey conducted one year after the 2015 earthquakes in Nepal, 33% of residents screened positive for depression.
- 9% of surveyed residents indicated severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- All participants reported experiencing resource loss, while 99% reported damage to homes and possessions.
- Exposure to traumatic experiences related to personal harm was linked to symptoms of depression and PTSD.
- Resource loss was correlated with depressive symptoms.
- Experiences involving less damage to property but greater exposure to distressing events were associated with higher resilience.
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