Publication: Psychological Consequences of the Flint Water Crisis: A Scoping Review
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2021-05-07
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
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Brooks, Samantha K, Sonny Patel. "Psychological Consequences of the Flint Water Crisis: A Scoping Review." Disaster med. public health prep. 16, no. 3 (2021): 1259-1269. DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2021.41
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Objective: To summarize existing literature on the mental health impact of the Flint Water Crisis.
Methods: In March 2020, we searched 5 databases for literature exploring the psychological consequences of the crisis. Main findings were extracted.
Results: 32 citations were screened and 11 included in the review. Results suggest a negative psychological effect caused by the water crisis, including anxiety and health worries, exacerbated by lowered trust in public health officials, uncertainty about the long-term impacts of the crisis, financial hardships, stigma, and difficulties seeking help. There was evidence that concerns about tap water continued even after the state of emergency was lifted.
Conclusions: With a possible compound effect to residents of Flint with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the results highlight the need for more resources for psychological health interventions in Flint as well as a need for local governments and health authorities to regain the trust of those affected by the Flint Water Crisis.
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Sonny Patel's ORCID is https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9810-0055.
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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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