‘Tap into the happy’

The aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which struck southwestern Jamaica on October 28 with devastating 185 mph winds and torrential rainfall, has left a lasting impact on the mental health of children in the region. Among the most affected is Mae Allen’s two-year-old grandson, who now cries at the mere sound of raindrops, a stark reminder of the traumatic evacuation his family endured during the storm. This fear is just one example of the psychological scars left by the Category 5 hurricane, which claimed over 40 lives and left hundreds homeless.