# The Psychosocial Impact of Climate Change and natural disasters

## TL;DR

This study shows that natural disasters like cyclone Yash can lead to PTSD in affected communities in West Bengal.

## Contribution

The study provides evidence of a statistical link between climate change events and PTSD in a rural population.

## Key findings

- There is a statistical correlation between PTSD and exposure to climate change events like cyclone Yash.
- A PCL-5 score of 31-33 indicates PTSD in the study group.
- The study highlights the psychosocial impact of natural disasters on rural populations.

## Abstract

In this study we have studied the impacts of natural disaster yash on the development of PTSD in a rural hamlet of West Bengal.

Correlation of natural calamity and trauma ie post traumatic stress disorder in exposed population.

Setting of the study was a relief camp operated for victims of climate change and natural disasters ie cyclone yash 2021.Tool for data collection - PCL 5 questionnaires, socio demographic pro forma, data was analyzed by using statistical SPSS.

Analysis shows that there is statistical correlation between post traumatic stress disorder and subjects exposed to climate change events such as cyclone Yash.

PCL-5 cut-off score between 31-33 is indicative.

Our study clearly demonstrates the impact of climate change and natural disasters on the development of post traumatic stress disorder in the study group.

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