Housing Displacement, Employment Disruption, and Mental Health After the 2023 Maui Wildfires - Takeaways - MDSpire

Housing Displacement, Employment Disruption, and Mental Health After the 2023 Maui Wildfires

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  • Ruben Juarez

  • Binh Le

  • Christopher Knightsbridge

  • Marsha Lowery

  • Alika K. Maunakea

  • June 1, 2026

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    The 2023 Maui wildfires resulted in over 100 deaths and displaced approximately 10,000 residents, exacerbating existing mental health vulnerabilities.

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    This study utilized a cross-sectional design to assess the mental health impacts of wildfire exposure, housing displacement, and job loss among Maui residents.

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    Data were collected from the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and a statewide comparison cohort, including 2,453 adults aged 18 and older.

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    Mental health outcomes assessed included depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, using validated screening instruments.

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    The study aimed to provide a population-based assessment of disaster-related psychological distress in a high-risk US community.

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Housing Displacement, Employment Disruption, and Mental Health After the 2023 Maui Wildfires

  • by Ruben Juarez, Binh Le, Christopher Knightsbridge, Marsha Lowery, Alika K. Maunakea

  • June 1, 2026

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