A common phrase states that when you get knocked down you just come back stronger and more ready to handle the next battle. This is only the case if one has the resources and tools to recover from the wounds and has the time to process in-between incidents. For hurricane survivors such as the ones speaking in this article, they were not given the tools or the time to grieve-- therefore making that common phrase inapplicable .

Another trend that I have seen (after talking with a few psychiatrists) is that people are being prescribed anti anxiety and anti-depression pills- many of whom havent been on any medications until COVID. This I believe also exacerbates the overdose and suicide rates. We have more people who aren't used to the side effects that come with meds such as SSRIs that can increase suicidal tendencies, and people can't see their doctors in person anymore so it's likely these symptoms can slip under the radar for someone who needs to know them.