Catastrophes

Definition

In psychology terms, catastrophes refer to unpredictable large-scale events that cause a significant amount of stress and can have long-term psychological effects.

Related terms

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):

A disorder characterized by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.

Crisis: A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger which requires immediate action.

Resilience:

The process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.