Preschool-aged children exposed to natural disasters in utero have been found to be at substantial risk of developing:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
-  Phobias
-  ADHD
- Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Mental Disorders Found Following In Utero Exposure to Natural Disasters

Growing evidence suggests that stress during pregnancy related to experiencing a natural disaster is associated with the development of psychopathology in preschool-aged children.

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Health Psychology research studies related to Extreme Weather & Natural Disasters include
-	Hurricane Exposure and Mother’s Health Risk Behaviors
- Prenatal exposure to a natural disaster and early development of psychiatric disorders


Health Psychology Research Relating to Extreme Weather & Natural Disasters

Health Psychology research studies relating to the Prenatal (Before Birth) Life Stage include
-  Prenatal exposure to a natural disaster and early development of psychiatric disorders
- Effects of Prenatal Substance Abuse Exposure on Children 

Health Psychology Research Relating to the Prenatal (Before Birth) Life Stage

Nomura, Y., Newcorn, J. H., Ginalis, C., Heitz, C., Zaki, J., Khan, F., Nasrin, M., Sie, K., DeIngeniis, D., &amp; Hurd, Y. L. (2022). Prenatal exposure to a natural disaster and early development of psychiatric disorders during the preschool years: Stress in pregnancy study. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13698 

Prenatal exposure to a natural disaster and early development of psychiatric disorders during the preschool years: stress in pregnancy study

Mothers have been found to be an especially emotionally vulnerable population during extreme weather events, particularly in the circumstances of hurricanes due to the addition of evacuation-related stressors and parental responsibilities. Emotional/psychological distress can increase the likelihood of engaging in behaviors that increase health risk.

Hurricane Exposure and Mothers' Health Risk Behaviors

Association Between In Utero Exposure to Natural Disasters and Child Behavioral Problems

Prenatal substance abuse has shown to have adverse impacts on child development. This can include impairments in adolescent cognition, attention, and increased impulsivity. 

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