The collapse of the ceiling of the Jet Set disco, on April 8 of this year, with a balance of 236 dead and more than 180 injured, “unleashed a wave of emotional suffering,” caused serious mental sequelae in the population of Gran Santo Domingo, which manifests itself with depression, anxiety and post -traumatic stress.
The data is contained in the study “Emotional impact after the catastrophe of the Jet Set” of the Observatory of Mental Health and Welfare of Vice -Rectory for Research and Innovation of the Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Master (PUCMM), released this Wednesday.
The researchers recommended to the Ministry of Public Health create Psychological Care Units in Emergencies, National Protocols for Post-Disaster Intervention, emotional literacy campaigns, and specific strategies for vulnerable populations.
The collapse of the Jet Set disco caused 236 deaths and left deep emotional sequelae in Santo Domingo
“These results confirm that collective emergencies leave deep emotional injuries that must be addressed with high rigor,” says the study.
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“We cannot avoid all the tragedies, but we can prepare better to protect our people from emotional pain behind,” he concludes.
LAs sequels
“The collective trauma is not cured only with cement and structures. Heal also requires emotional care, informed public policies and access to dignified psychological services,” they said.
“We are talking about people who, days after the event, presented intrusive memories, hypervigilance, insomnia and a constant feeling of threat,” said Dr. Zoilo García, clinical psychologist and main researcher of the study, which consists of the testimony of 1,034 people.
The study revealed 27.9% depression and 21.7% anxiety in the affected population
27.9% of the interviewees presented significant symptomatology of depression, while 21.7% reported important anxiety symptoms, which reflects a generalized emotional affectation in the population.
In addition, 14.1% showed clinical symptoms compatible with a probable post -traumatic stress disorder (PTSP).
Among those who presented depressive symptomatology, the most common were: persistent fatigue, 56.8%; loss of interest or enjoyment, in 47.6%; Frequent sadness, in 44.2%.
In the case of anxiety, the most reported symptoms were: excessive concern, in 42.1%; and difficulty relaxing, in 40.8%. Women assume family and work roles that make them more vulnerable.
The most affected
The study identified that women, young people, aged between 18 and 30, as well as the unemployed in the fun center were the groups with the greatest psychological affectation. Suppressing what it feels does not eliminate discomfort, but intensifies it.
