The federal government often gives less help to Black disaster survivors than their white neighbors. That’s a challenge for President Biden, who has vowed to fight both inequality and climate change.
Posted June 7, 2021 | By Christopher Flavelle
Millions of Americans have lost relatives and friends. We need to pay attention to the science and consequences of grief.
Posted March 30, 2021 | By Brian Resnick
Why losing a home is uniquely painful—and how we can all better appreciate the space we inhabit.
Posted February 25, 2021 | By Abigail Fagan
From climate change to health care, each candidate’s policies could have ripple effects on your well-being. Here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision.
Posted October 20, 2020 | By The Editors of Shape
As climate change drives more and more disasters, mental health support is in greater need than ever. America is not ready.
Posted September 23, 2020 | By Dean Russell, Jamie Smith Hopkins, Molly Taft, & Sally Deenen
From climate-fueled storms to COVID-19, mounting catastrophes are sowing stress and trauma.
Posted August 25, 2020 | By Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins
Here’s how to heal and grow from life’s toughest moments.
Posted June 25, 2020 | By Jennifer King Lindley
Lori Peek joins national conversation on disaster coping and recovery
Posted December 4, 2019 | By Charlie Brennan
RISK Project’s Dr. Sarah Lowe comments
Posted November 25, 2019 | By Neela Banerjee
The impact of a natural disaster is often measured by a handful of numbers: the number of fatalities and injuries, the number of homes and buildings destroyed, the cost of cleanup and repair. It doesn’t often account for the emotional wounds inflicted on survivors.
Posted June 29, 2018 | By Knvul Sheikh