Hurricane Ian will continue causing damage long after the power is fully back on, gas lines disappear and building repairs are complete. For many, such natural disasters can trigger a continuing sense of anxiety and depression or worsen long-simmering mental illnesses, mental health experts say. The effects, if left untreated, can linger for years. Simply put, it’s traumatic being displaced from a home, losing treasured belongings and, in some cases, losing a job because of a storm. Here are ways to take care of yourself and your mental health during natural disasters. #hurricaneian #mentalhealth