Negative Mental Health

Percent of residents who experienced negative mental health after Hurricane Harvey

Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Experienced negative effect on mental healthReceived mental health servicesHarris CountyAll 24 countiesBlackLatinoWhiteBelow 200% FPLAbove 200% FPL0%20%40%
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Source: Kaiser Family Foundation and Episcopal Health Foundation Harvey Anniversary Survey
Note: "Negative mental health" includes having a harder time controlling temper, mental health has worsened as a result of Hurricane Harvey, started taking a new prescription medicine for mental health, increased alcohol use because of Harvey. Race/Ethnicity and income data representative of all 24 counties. FPL = Federal Poverty Level.