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: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025 1 min read Roanoke’s GoFest returns October 17–19, encouraging residents to “go outside” Web Staff September 11, 2025