The State's Long-Term Duty to Protect the Mental Health of Disaster Victims — Focusing on a Comparative Analysis of General and Special Laws —

June 26, 2026Social security Law Review

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This study analyzes the long-term psychological trauma experienced by disaster victims and the state's duty to provide mental health protection.
Comparative analysis of general laws like the Disaster Management Act and special laws established post-disasters.
Examination of the current legal frameworks and their shortcomings in addressing long-term psychological recovery.
Critical assessment of the relationship between support systems and the needs of trauma survivors.
Current general laws focus on short-term emergency responses, limiting effective long-term mental health support.
Special laws offer specific provisions for medical and psychological support, but have time restrictions that are inadequate for trauma recovery.
Lack of clear criteria for causality between disasters and mental health issues obstructs complete recovery for victims.

Comparative analysis highlights the need for robust long-term mental health support for disaster victims, indicating legal gaps.

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Jaewon Lee (2026) studied this question.

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