Brian's KenyaAmid Los Angeles fires, psychotherapist emphasizes need for connection and support
Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist in New York City, discusses the potential mental health toll of the California wildfires and offers tips for people to deal with the fallout.
Luke Dexter reacts as he sifts through the remains of his father's fire-ravaged beachfront property in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire on Jan. 10, 2025, in Malibu, California. (John Locher/AP Newsroom)
Actor Steve Guttenberg, who lives in Pacific Palisades, California, where fires erupted on Tuesday, shared how the disaster has impacted his mental health. (AGUSTIN PAULLIER/AFP via Getty Images; Fox News)
Experts agreed that it’s essential to avoid isolating yourself after a loss. "We need to be taken care of. We need other people around us." (AP Newsroom)
Ben Treger hugs his wife Sarah Treger after finding his grandfather's watches at the remains of their Pacific Palisades home on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. "If you do have survivor's guilt, I always say the best thing is to take action," one expert advised. (Juan Carlo/Imagn)
"For many people, the fear, panic and helplessness experienced during the fires don't just disappear — they linger, creating flashbacks, anxiety and difficulty functioning." (iStock)
Cesar Plaza becomes emotional while looking at his home destroyed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena on Jan. 9, 2025. "It’s easy to be consumed with what you no longer have," a pastor told Fox News Digital. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
