The recent floods in Valencia have left lasting impacts not only on the city and villages but on the lives of many who experienced or witnessed them.

While the floodwaters may have receded, the psychological and emotional effects of such a natural disaster can linger.

The impact of natural catastrophes on mental health is significant and complex. Coping with feelings of helplessness, sorrow, and anxiety requires patience and self-compassion, as well as an understanding of how to manage exposure to these overwhelming events.

Emotional flashbacks are intense and overwhelming emotional responses that occur when past traumatic experiences are triggered in the present

Children raised in environments where physical abuse is present often experience feelings of inadequacy, shame, betrayal, and loneliness.

In times of tragedy, whether on a global scale or close to home, it's natural to feel a range of emotions even if we aren't directly impacted.

Living with trauma can be debilitating. You don’t have to struggle alone.