Study of Train Disaster Finds High Rates of PTSD and Depression in Affected Communities

Study of train disaster finds high rates of PTSD and depression in affected communities

A peer-reviewed study led by a national team of psychologists and public health experts found elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as major depression in communities affected by the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.

New Study Reveals Elevated PTSD and Depression Rates in East Palestine,

In the wake of the catastrophic East Palestine, Ohio train derailment in early 2023, a groundbreaking study conducted by a consortium of psychologists and public health experts has revealed profound and persistent mental health consequences for residents across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This incident, which involved the release of over a million pounds of hazardous materials including vinyl chloride, sparked widespread concern about…