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What are some examples of disasters mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of disasters mentioned in the text?
- Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes (correct)
- Tornadoes, wildfires, pandemics
- Landslides, blizzards, heatwaves
- Tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, droughts
Who is most at risk of developing mental health issues after a disaster?
Who is most at risk of developing mental health issues after a disaster?
- Those who received just indirect exposure
- Those in close proximity to the victims
- Those who were not in the vicinity of the disaster
- Those who experience the crisis firsthand (correct)
What is the current state of Kobe, Japan according to the text?
What is the current state of Kobe, Japan according to the text?
- Kobe is now a ghost town with no signs of life
- Kobe appears as a busy, affluent and modern Japanese city (correct)
- Kobe has become a deserted area due to the earthquake damage
- Kobe is still struggling to recover from the earthquake
What reminds visitors of the Hanshin-Awaji earthquake in Kobe?
What reminds visitors of the Hanshin-Awaji earthquake in Kobe?
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What is mentioned as a factor contributing to emotional and physical health issues after a disaster?
What is mentioned as a factor contributing to emotional and physical health issues after a disaster?
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Study Notes
Disasters and Mental Health
- Examples of disasters mentioned in the text include the Hanshin-Awaji earthquake in Kobe, Japan.
- Individuals who are most at risk of developing mental health issues after a disaster are those who have experienced trauma, loss, or displacement.
Current State of Kobe, Japan
- Kobe, Japan has largely recovered from the devastating effects of the Hanshin-Awaji earthquake.
Reminders of the Disaster
- The earthquake memorial museum in Kobe reminds visitors of the devastating effects of the Hanshin-Awaji earthquake.
Contributing Factors to Health Issues
- The breakdown of social support networks is a factor contributing to emotional and physical health issues after a disaster.
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