A Public Mental Health Reflection - on the Los Angeles Fire - from January 16th, 2025

In this episode of the AJPH podcast, Alfredo Morabia interviews Professor Vickie Mays, co-host of the podcast, clinical psychologist, and faculty member at UCLA, about the devastating fires that have ravaged the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Speaking from Los Angeles, Professor Mays provides an up-to-date account of the destruction as of January 16, 2025. She discusses the critical public health priorities for the weeks and months ahead and shares insights on how communities and policymakers can support the victims and aid recovery efforts.