Impactos das inundações na saúde mental: uma revisão de escopo

The present study aimed to survey research on floods and their repercussions on mental health through a literature review based on the scoping review methodology. A total of 1,656 articles were identified, of which 55 met the inclusion criteria. It was found that: (1) most publications were based on data collected at a single time point, (2) quantitative studies predominated, (3) most studies originated from Asian countries, (4) most were conducted with adults and young women, (5) the studies mainly investigated the effects of flood exposure on mental health and sociodemographic and psychological variables associated with psychological distress, and (6) PTSD, depression, and anxiety were the predominant impacts. Floods are mainly associated with PTSD, depression, and anxiety, influenced by exposure intensity and vulnerability factors. The literature presents gaps regarding longitudinal designs, geographical diversity, and population representativeness, reinforcing the need to expand these investigations and support mental health care strategies.