Plan Intl: ‘Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years’

Earthquakes leave lasting scars beyond the rubble. According to Plan International, the mental health impact of Venezuela's recent earthquakes could persist for years, especially for children and young people. Disaster survivors often develop trauma, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress that disrupts development long after the ground stops shaking. Plan International is emphasizing that children and young people must be central to Venezuela's earthquake response — not just receiving emergency shelter and aid, but comprehensive mental health support and psychological recovery services. Full rebuilding means tending to both broken buildings and broken minds.

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