ST. LOUIS – Mental health is a key focus in the recovery efforts following a tornado in St. Louis on May 16, as experts emphasize the importance of community in rebuilding a sense of safety.
Although the tornado in St. Louis lasted only minutes, the emotional effects are expected to linger much longer, according to mental health experts.
Experts say that a sense of community, both during and after trauma, is necessary to rebuild a sense of safety.
Mental health experts highlight that the emotional aftershock from a disaster can come in many waves, affecting individuals differently over time.
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