How Communities in Florida Deal with Hurricane Irma
FORT MYERS, Fla. Thousands are struggling to recover weeks after Irma made landfall in Florida. To better understand how people deal with the anxiety and stress of such a devastating storm, we talked with psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD.When disaster strikes and up-turns people’s lives, many suffer similar psychological thought processes. Even for those not directly impacted by disaster [taking place in another state or city] can be psychologically affected. 911 is an example; devastating Hurricanes are another.Dr. Rossi, PhD provides insights to understanding what people are thinking and feeling, and why, from a psychological perspective.
About the author
Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD, is a licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of experience, an Emmy Award winner and a national TV commentator on the psychology of politics. Full biography →
