HealthWhat to do when wildfires trigger trauma

Germany’s wildfires have already exceeded the country’s 2006–2025 annual average, and psychologists warn that disaster-related post-traumatic stress disorder can be serious. Firefighters face about three times the general population’s risk. Persistent symptoms lasting more than a month and disrupting daily life warrant professional help, while behavioral therapy can treat the disorder successfully.

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