https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4 An informational project on PTSD en-us 2018-11-30 14:37:01 UTC 2024-05-25 17:29:13 UTC hello@padlet.com paolagalarza13 https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/309791808 https://www.brainline.org/article/ptsd-fact-sheet-frequently-asked-questions


https://childmind.org/article/quick-facts-on-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/

http://www.ptsdunited.org/ptsd-statistics-2/

http://www.ptsdjournal.com/posts/10-surprising-facts-about-ptsd/

https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-with-ptsd-2797536]]> 2018-11-30 14:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/309791808 paolagalarza13 https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/309797781 PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is a mental disorder that occurs after a person experiences life threatening events such as, war, disasters, or sexual assault.]]> 2018-11-30 14:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/309797781 paolagalarza13 https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/309803749 -Headaches
-Insomnia
-Nightmares about event
-Detachment
-Stomachaches
-Frequent Irritability
-Children might recreate the traumatic event while they play.
 ]]> 2018-11-30 15:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/309803749 paolagalarza13 https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/309810805 Treatment for PTSD includes behavioral therapy and medications. Medications typically include Anti-depressants.]]> 2018-11-30 15:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/309810805 paolagalarza13 https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/309816407 -About 20% of U.S citizens that have experienced a traumatic event will develop PTSD.
-Women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD, with 1/9  women.
-About 7.7 million adults in the US are affected each year]]> 2018-11-30 15:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/309816407 paolagalarza13 https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/312993823 A diagnoses for PTSD can be tricky due to the fact that the symptoms don't always show up right after the traumatic event. To be able to diagnose, the person must experience the symptoms for at least a month. 
-PTSD journal ]]> 2018-12-10 15:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/312993823 paolagalarza13 https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/313024784 People who have PTSD are at greater risk of developing Anxiety disorders, Depression, Eating disorders and substance abuse.]]> 2018-12-10 16:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/313024784 paolagalarza13 https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/313030603 People with PTSD are more likely to attempt to commit suicide than someone who doesn't have PTSD]]> 2018-12-10 16:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/313030603 paolagalarza13 https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/313032231 Someone who suffers from PTSD might isolate themselves from others due to fears and anxieties. It helps to surround themselves with supportive people.]]> 2018-12-10 16:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/paolagalarza13/vor9un8ooa4/wish/313032231