For many years, it has been an undeniable fact that natural disasters have a profound impact on the mental health of those exposed to them. The intensification of extreme weather events due to climate change only reinforces the urgency of paying greater attention to mental health. These disasters, capable of causing both tragic loss of life and massive material damage, are notable for their ability to shake entire communities, confronting them with a multitude of losses and the sudden disappearance of landmarks.
In the face of such events, whose impacts are felt at many different levels (economic, environmental, psychological, etc.), it is becoming imperative to step up care for disaster victims and, more broadly, to design a society that is more resilient in the face of risk. It is therefore imperative to stimulate research in the many disciplines already involved in this field.