From Valencia to Understanding the Mental Health Impacts of Floods on Children and Young People

From Valencia to Understanding the Mental Health Impacts of Floods on Children and Young People

In October 2024, Eastern Spain, particularly the region of Valencia, experienced one of the most devastating floods of this century in Europe. The heavy rains caused more than 200 deaths, left people trapped in their homes and vehicles, and many were reported missing. Material damage, some persisting months later, included the destruction of private property and public infrastructure such as bridges, along with road and rail closures, and interr…