Post-Disaster: Reflective Reading

Post-Disaster: Reflective Reading — Disaster education reading activity.

What will you learn in this game?

Post-disaster psychological support. Learns post-disaster psychological effects and support mechanisms.

How to use it in class?

Reserve 10–15 minutes at the end of the lesson so students can play individually or in pairs, then discuss the results together. Focus: reinforcing the learning outcome "Post-disaster psychological support" with real-life examples.

Reading Text

Question 1 / 2

Disasters do not only damage buildings; they can also hurt people emotionally. After a disaster, some people may experience post‑traumatic stress (PTSD), anxiety or depression. Children are especially vulnerable. Common signs are nightmares, trouble sleeping, strong fear and avoiding other people. For support, you can talk to a school counselor, a psychologist or the AFAD psychosocial support line.

Which of the following is a psychological sign after a disaster?