How to protect mental health after earthquake?

Recent earthquakes in cities such as Kahramanmaraş, Adıyaman, Gaziantep, Hatay, Osmaniye, Diyarbakır, Adana, Elazığ, Malatya, Kilis, and Şanlıurfa have deeply affected us all. Earthquakes can cause great destruction to people. During an earthquake, in addition to saving people’s lives, people should also pay attention to their mental health after the earthquake.
After the earthquake, after the transition to the safe area, their basic needs should be provided. These materials include water, food, medicine, blankets, clothing and hygiene items.
However, people affected by the earthquake should not only have their basic needs met, but also give importance to emotional characteristics. An earthquake is a traumatic event that deeply affects people’s lives. Afterwards, they may experience emotions such as fear, anger, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and anger.
In order to deal with these feelings, it is important to give themselves time and express their feelings. In addition, people affected by the earthquake can get emotional support by communicating with their families, friends and the community. Resources such as community centers, social service agencies, and relief teams for people after the earthquake should also provide support.