Citation

Gorry C. MEDICC Rev. 2010; 12(3): 44-47.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, MEDICC)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20697338

Abstract

Natural disasters of the magnitude of the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti rend societies, exposing social inequities and laying bare weak disaster mitigation strategies. These tragic events not only test the limits of communities, families, and individuals, but also reveal the strength and mettle of survivors. Struggling to recover and rebuild, young and old stand as daily testament to human resilience. For participants in a mental health program led by Cuban health professionals in Haiti, this resilience has-at times, if only momentarily-translated into smiles, laughter, and hope.

Language: en