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Wildfires have long-term health effects, both direct and …

(5 days ago) WEBA recent systematic review of studies on long-term impacts of wildfires finds they are associated with mental health disorders, COVID-19 complications, death from …

https://journalistsresource.org/health/wildfires-longterm-impact-on-health/

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Wildfires and Smoke Are Harming People's Mental …

(5 days ago) WEBA 2011 study in Environmental Health found an uptick in the use of anxiety drugs and sedatives after wildfires in northwest Spain, but researchers did not query people directly about mental health.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wildfires-and-smoke-are-harming-peoples-mental-health-heres-how-to-cope/

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The Impact of Wildfires on Mental Health - Psychiatry …

(Just Now) WEBResults of a Scoping Review. In a 2021 scoping review published in Behavioral Sciences, To et al examined 63 studies pertaining to the mental health effects of exposure to wildfires and found that

https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/home/topics/general-psychiatry/impact-of-wild-fires-mental-health/

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The mental health and well-being effects of wildfire …

(7 days ago) WEBSmoke from wildfires is a growing public health risk due to the enormous amount of smoke-related pollution that is produced and can travel thousands of …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-022-14662-z

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Maui wildfires have a huge mental health toll : NPR

(5 days ago) WEBMental health administrator Oliver calls it "the worst mental health disaster in our state's modern history." "There's a heaviness in the air that is — we're destroyed," …

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/21/1194823959/maui-wildfires-mental-health-toll

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Wildfires linked to surge in mental health-related emergency …

(Just Now) WEBDOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00210-8. An Emory University study published Thursday in Nature Mental Health shows wildfires lead to an increase of anxiety-related emergency …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-wildfires-linked-surge-mental-health.html

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As Fires Worsen, A Mental Health Crisis For Those Battling …

(3 days ago) WEBDemand is growing for post-traumatic retreats for firefighters and first responders as awareness of mental health issues grows and fires worsen. Newberry guesses at least 40 people from his unit

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/26/968391523/as-fires-worsen-a-mental-health-crisis-for-those-battling-them

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Wildfires appear to increase mental health burden

(7 days ago) WEBA new study of prescription records supports the association, showing that large wildfires appear to exacerbate preexisting mental health conditions. The research, …

https://newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/wildfires-appear-to-increase-mental-health-burden

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The Effects of Wildfires on Mental Health Psychology Today

(9 days ago) WEBMental health symptoms unexpectedly increased in students aged 11–19 years during the 3.5 years after the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire: Findings from 9,376 …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-as-an-outlier/202306/the-effects-of-wildfires-on-mental-health

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The Impact of Wildfires on Mental Health: A Scoping Review - MDPI

(9 days ago) WEBOne of the many consequences of climate change is an increase in the frequency, severity, and, thus, impact of wildfires across the globe. The destruction and …

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/11/9/126

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Running Wild: The Impact of Wildfires on Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBUnraveling the Impact of Wildfires on Mental Health “Anna has been worrying about danger now and in the future, is sleeping poorly, and has been reporting …

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/running-wild-the-impact-of-wildfires-on-mental-health

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The Impact of Wildfires on Mental Health: A Scoping Review

(1 days ago) WEBOne of the many consequences of climate change is an increase in the frequency, severity, and, thus, impact of wildfires across the globe. The destruction and …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34562964/

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Wildfires can cause mental health damage that smolders years …

(5 days ago) WEBBut the harm goes deeper: Wildfires also pose myriad mental health threats that can last long after the flames are extinguished. "Most people are resilient and can …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/08/11/wildfires-can-cause-mental-health-damage-that-smolders-years-after-the-flames-go-out

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Impact of wildfires affecting residents' mental health - NBC News

(6 days ago) WEBMental health experts say the fear and uncertainty that comes with wildfires can cause long-term psychological impact on residents. Worse yet, just as the region is …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/impact-wildfires-affecting-residents-mental-health-n1241752

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How do wildfires affect mental health? A new study examines the …

(4 days ago) WEBBut new research highlights how wildfires can affect a less visible aspect of well-being: mental health. A University of Washington study published in JAMA Network …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-wildfires-affect-mental-health.html

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The Negative Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Mental Health

(6 days ago) WEBThe fires have spread smoke and soot across the United States, causing a reduction in air quality as the gray clouds settle on cities and towns. The inhalation of …

https://www.verywellmind.com/mental-health-effects-of-wildfire-smoke-5198018

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Wildfires SAMHSA

(4 days ago) WEBWildfires at Ready.gov. The SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) also helps states, territories, tribes, and local entities deliver an effective mental …

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/disaster-types/wildfires

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Wildfires & Mental Health - California Department of Public Health

(9 days ago) WEBWildfires & Mental Health. Emotional recovery after a wildfire can be incredibly challenging. The stress of coping with the loss of a home, personal items, pets, livestock and other …

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Wildfires--Mental-Health.aspx

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