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Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones
The 2023 Maui wildfires were linked to significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety among residents, with impacts extending beyond the burn zones and closely tied to housing and income disruption. That’s according to a new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study published March 11 in “JAMA Psychiatry.”
UH study: 2 years after Maui fires health challenges remain, social support key to healing
The study found that while many survivors still report lingering symptoms, those with stronger social support networks experienced better mental health and resilience, even in the face of hardship.
Maui Wildfire Exposure Study director to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting
Sara Tomastik will be the speaker at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. She will share information about the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study.
UH: State adds $2.3M to Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, launches survivor registry
To expand its efforts in understanding and addressing the long-term health and social impacts of the devastating Maui wildfires, the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) has just received an additional $2.3 million in funding from the State of Hawaiʻi.
Maui wildfires one year later: UH research continues to assess impacts, support recovery
Within days of the worst natural disaster in state history, University of Hawaiʻi researchers began providing assistance and support on multiple fronts, including providing direct support and assessing the environmental impact and the long-term health outcomes of residents. They have also studied how to improve disaster preparedness and wildfire mitigation efforts and worked to determine the short- and long-term economic impacts.
