Chronic Catastrophe: Episode 1, The Mind

Maritza Camacho, Lauren A. Spates, Nick Vides, and Rebecca Bell
October 5, 2021

Part 1: The Mind

Our first episode looks at the impact of repeat catastrophes on our mental health. Hosted by Maritza Camacho, our first episode asks whether PTSD is the most accurate diagnosis for the anxiety, depression, worry and fear that we feel before, during and after wildfire season. PTSD indicates we’re “post” disaster — past it — but in Sonoma County, the disasters keep coming. We ask how communities and governments support residents’ mental and behavioral health and how can individuals cope — and thrive — in this situation.

Listen to all four episodes and the trailer on Spotify.

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About the Writers

Maritza Camacho, Editor

Maritza is a second-year journalism major at SRJC with plans to transfer in Fall 2021 to continue her study of journalism. Her desire to cover social issues...

Lauren A. Spates, PALS

Lauren fills multiple roles at The Oak Leaf, from writing her own work to managing the back-end operation while also supporting her peers and The Oak Leaf's...

Nick Vides, Photographer

Nicholas “Nick” Vides (he/him) is majoring in photojournalism. He is a seasoned breaking news reporter dedicated to making sure every shutter click...

Rebecca Bell, Staff Writer

Rebecca Bell is a staff writer at The Oak Leaf. She returned to school for a certificate in digital journalism. Rebecca worked as an ESL instructor, sustainable...

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Linda Lamb • Dec 4, 2022 at 5:02 pm

Thank you for taking the time to describe what so many of us lived through and now forever changed us. I appreciate your work and will be sharing with many,


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