Disaster relief is about more than healing physical trauma. It's about emotional recovery too.

Disaster relief is most commonly thought of as providing food, water, and shelter to those affected by calamitous events beyond their control. 

But as communities in places like Texas and Puerto Rico are learning, disaster relief that only alleviates physical wants is not enough to put their communities back on their feet.

After first responders have done their jobs to secure personal safety, an emotional recovery has to begin as well. 

Organizations like UNICEF are acknowledging that the damage to communities can last long after the repairs to homes are completed.

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Source: Mashable | Disaster relief is about more than healing physical trauma. It's about emotional recovery too.