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Navigating a natural disaster can be challenging, but you can look after your mental health by giving yourself time to adjust, limiting your news consumption, and reaching out for support.

There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. What to take and what to leave behind when ordered to evacuate? Will your house still ...

The aftermath of a disaster—whether natural or man-made—can be difficult. Survivors often face destroyed homes, missing loved ones and financial difficulty. In the midst of chaos, mental health often ...

Teachers are expected to do everything. Primary and secondary school educators must cover the fixed curriculum, be kind and patient disciplinarians (and kids may not always experience this at home), ...

CAVITE CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) are working to add mental health efforts into their disaster response plans. During the Mental Health Month ...

Natural disasters can create a devastating loss of property, community, and life. Floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, tsunamis, and more can leave you feeling hopeless, scared, and like ...