 This study found that social capital plays an important role in the mental health of individuals after a natural disaster. Specifically, it found that individual factors such as appraisals, coping behaviors, and social support are influenced by the level of social capital present in the community. Additionally, this study found that cognitive social capital was negatively correlated with mental health issues while structural social capital was positively correlated with anxiety. This article was authored by Tim R. Wind, Maureen Fordham, and Ivan H. Compro.