Hurricanes and severe storms have always been an unwelcome (but inevitable) part of Florida living. But the increasing frequency and severity of hurricanes creates a new problem – increased anxiety and trauma in Floridians. In other words, storms aren’t just affecting our communities, they’re affecting our mental health. Hurricanes are unpredictable. Each new season brings renewed fears…
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