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David Knight, Ph.D.

College of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology

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farleyb@uab.edu

David Knight, Ph.D.

College of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology

When severe weather strikes, people tend to have a physical disaster plan in place but not an emotional one. There is a great deal of emotional trauma and stress linked to experiencing severe weather threats and David Knight, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham can discuss how to handle the emotional impact that comes with weather-related trauma.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Flashbacks and related dreams
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Stress related to future weather events
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Appetite changes and fatigue 

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