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Climate trauma study exposes mental damage from disasters
Extreme weather events have had major effect on well-being of communities around the country. (AAP).jpg
The Climate Council says while the physical risks associated with climate change are well known - the mental health impacts are only now becoming clear. A survey of 2,500 people - released to coincide with the Lismore floods' first anniversary - has uncovered what the Climate Council calls 'widespread distress' among Australians affected by natural disasters.
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