RONNA: Just like the earthquake that

has happened recently in the

Northwestern part of Luzon including
metro Manila, particularly in Tayum
Abra with a magnitude of 7.0, a lot of
residents got hurt or injured and has
left 4 people dead.
CALEX: After a natural disaster like an
earthquake about 15% of the population
experience a post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). However even those
without a diagnosis of PTSD can suffer
from disorders of the affected sphere,
including anxiety, depression, and
alteration of emotion recognition.
EMMANUEL: Weight gain or loss-
People with depression may experience
appetite changes, which can cause
unintended weight loss or gain
Chronic pain- People with depression may
experience unexplained aches or pains,
including joint or muscle pain, breast
tenderness, and headaches.
VEEJAY: Heart disease-
Depression can reduce a person’s
motivation to make positive
lifestyle choices. Their risk of heart
disease increases when they eat a
poor diet and have a sedentary
lifestyle.
ERIKA: Inflammation- Research
Trusted Source indicates that chronic
stress and depression are linked to
inflammation and may change the
immune system. Other research trusted
Source suggests that depression could
be due to chronic inflammation.
ZANDY: Sexual health problems- People with
depression may have a decreased libido, have
trouble becoming aroused, no longer have
orgasms, or have less pleasurable orgasms.
Worsening chronic health conditions- People who
already have a chronic health condition may find
their symptoms are worse if they develop
depression. Chronic illnesses may already feel
isolating or stressful, and depression may
exacerbate these feelings
NINA: Trouble sleeping- This condition can
leave them feeling exhausted, making it
difficult to manage both physical and mental
health.
Gastrointestinal problems- People with
depression often report stomach or digestion
problems, such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, or
constipation. Some people with depression also
have chronic conditions, including IBS.
Aeron: It can damage the livelihood of the people
because the earthquake can destroy buildings, homes
and furniture’s, farms and even other landforms (that
has a big help in our daily lives).
Home windows were shattered, and establishment walls
were cracked. Many school buildings that will be used
when face-to-face classes resume next month, as well
as health facilities such as rural health units, which are
in charge of first-level response in the midst of the
COVID-19 pandemic, have been damaged because of
earthquake.