PTSD by Jaydalee Melendez https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut Research on the ins and outs of PTSD en-us 2018-11-30 14:36:49 UTC 2023-05-19 13:07:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Bigthunderstorm.png PTSD Definition jaydaleemelendez https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/309788927 *PTSD, also known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a disorder in which makes people experience a sense of danger in fear even when they are not in danger. PTSD usually stems from a traumatic event that occurred to the person.
( https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml )]]> 2018-11-30 14:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/309788927 Types of PTSD jaydaleemelendez https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/309796194 *Preschool PTSD: A PTSD specifically to be diagnosed to children six years old and younger.
*Dissociative PTSD: Causes derealization and depersonalization. The person can feel as though they are looking at themselves from the outside, disconnect from reality, and feel as if things aren't real.
*Delayed Onset PTSD: The person meets some of the criteria for PTSD but do not fully meet the criteria until 6 months AFTER the traumatic event occurs.
*Complex PTSD: Some people who've experienced trauma such as sexual abuse or child neglect can have complex PTSD because this trauma could be reoccurring and can be triggered at any time.
( https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-ptsd-2797638 ) ]]> 2018-11-30 14:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/309796194 Causes of PTSD jaydaleemelendez https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/312934268 *serious road accidents
*violent personal assaults, such as sexual assault, mugging or robbery
*a traumatic birth
*prolonged sexual abuse, violence or severe neglect
*witnessing violent deaths
*military combat
*being held hostage
*terrorist attacks
*natural disasters, such as severe floods, earthquakes or tsunamis
*a diagnosis of a life-threatening condition
*an unexpected severe injury or death of a close family member or friend
( https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/causes/ )]]> 2018-12-10 14:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/312934268 Symptoms of PTSD jaydaleemelendez https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/312936202 Intrusive Memories:
 *Flashbacks, as if your reliving the traumatic event
 *Unwanted memories of the traumatic event
 *Nightmares about the event
 *Severe emotional and physical reactions when triggered
Avoidance:
 *Trying to avoid thinking about it
 *Avoiding people, places, and things that remind you of the event.
Changes in mood or thinking:
 *Negative thoughts about yourself, other people or the world
*Hopelessness about your own future
* Difficulty remembering important details of the traumatic event
*Has a hard time keeping close relationships
*Feels detached from their family and friends
*Lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed
*Difficulty experiencing positive emotions
*Feeling numb
( https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967 )

]]> 2018-12-10 14:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/312936202 PTSD & Other Risks jaydaleemelendez https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/312944083 PTSD can increase
  *Depression and anxiety
  *Drug and alcohol use
  *Eating Disorders
  *Suicidal thoughts/actions
( https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967 )]]> 2018-12-10 14:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/312944083 Factors that can result in PTSD jaydaleemelendez https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/312947146 *Experiencing intense or long-lasting trauma
*Having experienced other trauma earlier in life, such as childhood abuse
*Having a job that increases your risk of being exposed to traumatic events, such as military personnel and first responders
*Having other mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression
*Having problems with substance misuse, such as excess drinking or drug use
*Lacking a good support system of family and friends
*Having blood relatives with mental health problems, including anxiety or depression
( https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967
]]> 2018-12-10 14:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/312947146 PTSD Statistics jaydaleemelendez https://padlet.com/jaydaleemelendez/rs8nk5kk2xut/wish/312950126 * 70% of people suffered from a traumatic event, 223.4 million people.
* 20% of people suffer from PTSD, 44.7 million
* 8% of people have PTSD randomly at any given moment, 24.4 million
* 1 out of 9 women suffer PTSD, that's twice as likely as men
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