Post Traumatic Growth noticed in survivors of tragedies like Hurricane Harvey Ian Price September 4, 2017 1 min read (Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via AP) There’s plenty of negative effects in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey — like the extensive physical damage and the loss of loved ones — but a Virginia Tech Professor says there’s also a positive mental phenomenon. WFIR’s Ian Price has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County officials say more live events at Splash Valley could translate into successful 2018.Next: Trio buys boyhood home of ‘Waltons’ creator to keep it open Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025