- Psychosocial Consequences

Psychological problems still prevail several months after the disaster, especially among single persons, the elderly, those with injuries and those who have faced death/s in the family. The most common symptoms prevalent are insomnia; startle reaction, intrusive memories of the earthquake, sadness, diminished interest in work and uncertainty of the future. Three months after the disaster, local media reported about suicide attempts in large numbers by survivors. The situation calls for a community based care for the entire region and specifically for the vulnerable.

Rehabilitation
Health Care
Differently Abled People
Shelter
Water Supply
Government Policy
Compensation
Media
Discrimination
Disaster Management
Indian People's Tribunal
Film: Voices from a Disaster (28 min)
Voluntary Initiatives
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