FACT: Thousands will suffer mental health disorders after quake

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Given the severity of the damage, the numbers of deaths, and the large portion of the population that would need to evacuate their homes for a period of time, it is estimated that more than 200,000 individuals would experience a new mental health disorder.

In San Bernardino County, experts said 68,743 residents would suffer from disorders like depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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