Perceived life-threat affects mental health, Swedish research finds finds

Feeling like your life is in danger during an accident or disaster can have long-term negative effects on health -- whether or not the threat to your life was real, according to research on the experiences and mental health of Stockholm residents who survived the 2004 Tsunami in the Indian Ocean. A few simple questions to survivors early on could help health care personnel identify those in need of extra support and follow-up, according to the researcher behind the thesis.

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