Maputo, Mozambique — Years after devastating cyclones struck Mozambique’s coastal regions, mental health experts say many survivors are still grappling with deep psychological trauma.
Communities that lost homes, family members, and livelihoods during disasters such as the Cyclone Idai continue to report symptoms of post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression.
Aid organizations working in affected provinces say the emotional aftermath of natural disasters often receives far less attention than physical reconstruction.
Mental health counselor Maria Nhantumbo stressed that rebuilding communities must also include psychological healing.
“When the floodwaters recede, the trauma does not disappear. People carry those memories for years.”
Humanitarian groups are now advocating for mental health support to become a permanent component of disaster recovery programs.
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