At a Glance
Researchers have found that repeated exposure to hurricanes can negatively affect mental health.
This may be linked to rising anxiety around climate change, another factor making hurricanes more common.
However, it would normally be expected that mental health would get back to its previous level over time.
Verywell / Zoe Hansen
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This study was the first longitudinal study to assess participants before and after category 5 hurricanes.
This may explain why people become more anxious rather than simply becoming accustomed to repeated exposure to hurricanes.
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