Shannon's story: The power of community after a natural disaster
During Cyclone Gabrielle, the community's swift, rally-around support became vital to Shannon's family's mental well-being and recovery.
Shannon, a mother of three from Napier, NZ, shared her story for Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 to highlight how community support helps recovery from trauma. Following a terrifying escape from her flooded Pakowhai home during Cyclone Gabrielle, the community's swift, rally-around support became vital to her family's mental well-being and recovery.
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