Brooks, Samantha KPatel, Sonny2022-11-022021-05-07Brooks, 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.2021.411935-78931938-744Xhttps://nrs.harvard.edu/URN-3:HUL.INSTREPOS:37373494Sonny Patel's ORCID is https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9810-0055.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.en-USPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthJournal Article2022-11-0210.1017/dmp.2021.41