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@article{194488,
        author = {Priya Nain and Aditya Arya},
        title = {Psychological Consequences of Natural Disasters and Their Long-Term Influence due to lack of proper coping mechanisms},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {4274-4278},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194488},
        abstract = {Major traumatic occurrences caused by natural disasters disrupt the psychological health of impacted people and communities as well as physical environments. Although immediate psychological responses like fear, surprise, and distress are typical, the lack or inadequacy of coping mechanisms can exacerbate and extend unfavorable mental health outcomes. The psychological impacts of natural disasters and their long-term effects, which are caused by inadequate coping strategies, are discussed in this article. The research examines the incidence of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and chronic stress among disaster survivors using empirical data and current literature. Additionally, it examines how ineffective coping methods like avoidance, emotional repression, and substance usage perpetuate psychological dysfunction and impede recovery. In addition, socioeconomic fragility, restricted access to mental health care, and lack of social support are highlighted as significant contributors to protracted psychological suffering. The article highlights the significance of adaptive coping strategies, such as problem-focused coping, emotional regulation, and community-based resilience interventions, in lessening the long-term effects on mental health. Understanding the role of coping strategies in psychological outcomes following a disaster is essential for creating successful mental health interventions, disaster preparedness plans, and psychosocial support initiatives designed to foster long-term recovery and psychological resilience in communities impacted by disasters.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {March},
        }