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Why flooding can cause depression and PTSD
6 minutes Posted Mar 12, 2026 at 3:34 pm.
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Surprise surprise, it’s lashing rain again, which means potential flooding to homes and businesses. A new study has found that there is a mental health aspect: flooding can cause depression and PTSD.

Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Ashling Bourke, Associate Professor at Dublin City University (DCU) and co-author of the study…