Natural and manmade disasters and mental health

David Satcher; Sharon Friel; Ruth Bell

doi:10.1001/jama.298.21.2540

Natural and manmade disasters and mental health

David Satcher^*, Sharon Friel, Ruth Bell

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Mental health is defined as the successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships, the ability to adapt to change, and successful coping with adversity.1 Among the findings reported in the US surgeon general's mental health report are that mental disorders are common but treatable and that stigmatization, poor material circumstances, and lack of access are major barriers to successful treatment of mental disorders.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2540-2542
Number of pages	3
Journal	JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association
Volume	298
Issue number	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.298.21.2540
Publication status	Published - 5 Dec 2007
Externally published	Yes

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