The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has not only left physical wreckage but also stirred up mental health concerns within the affected community.

Psychiatrists from the University of Maryland Medical Center are shedding light on the psychological aftermath of such a traumatic event, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing the emotional toll it takes on individuals.

Dr. Jyoti Kanwar, a psychiatrist at the medical center and assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, underscores the prevalence of mental health struggles among those impacted by the bridge collapse.

She highlights that feelings of distress and anxiety are not uncommon in the wake of such a catastrophe.

Listen below as Dr. Jyoti Kanwar informs Kaitlyn Bancroft on the wide-spread impacts of such a traumatic event.