Mental Health Presentation: PTSD by THEODORE HYLEN https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw Bennett Hylen en-us 2019-08-27 13:57:06 UTC 2023-03-24 02:03:05 UTC hello@padlet.com What is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)? 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377479736 PTSD (n.) - A psychiatric condition where intense thoughts or flashbacks disturb a persons emotional state as a result of a traumatic event.

Synonyms include:
  1. Shell Shock (also known as Combat Fatigue) - Mental disturbance caused by exposure to active/ongoing war or combat.
]]> 2019-08-27 13:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377479736 Symptoms and Warning Signs of PTSD 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377481017 PTSD can invoke:
-Intrusive thoughts (distressing dreams and flashbacks)
-Avoiding reminders (may be a person, place, object) of a traumatic event
-Negative thoughts and feelings, ongoing guilt, shame, of one's self.
-Being irritable, having reckless and uncontrolled outbursts of anger.]]> 2019-08-27 14:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377481017 PTSD on a Large Scale (Statistics) 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377482390 -3.5% of US Adults experience PTSD.
-Women are two times as likely to experience PTSD.
-Every one in eleven people will be diagnosed with PTSD at least once their lifetime.
-An estimated twelve percent of veterans (Gulf War) experienced PTSD.
-Currently, around twenty-four million people are experiencing PTSD worldwide.]]> 2019-08-27 14:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377482390 Social Media's Role in PTSD 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377484571 PTSD can be invoked and worsened by viewing social media. However, it does have some positive effects. Those who have PTSD can seek internet-based treatment if they live in a more remote area. There are now more ways to connect with a professional than ever! However, some videos and posts may contain triggers that can cause flashbacks and pain. And a recent study conducted showed that exposure to some traumatic pictures can cause PTSD-like symptoms.]]> 2019-08-27 14:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377484571 Treatment 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377487546 There are many ways to treat PTSD:
-Serotonin medication can increase Serotonin levels, resulting in feelings of guilt, shame, and sadness to leave a PTSD-inflicted person. It can allow a person to reflect on a traumatizing event with ease.
-Cognitive-Behavior Therapy involves efforts to change thinking patterns and let the patient become aware of his or her negative thoughts.
-Prolonged-Exposure Therapy involves efforts to gradually re-approach memories of traumatic events. It is a form of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy.]]> 2019-08-27 14:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377487546 What if I notice these symptoms in a friend of mine? 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377489857 Ask them to get help! The best thing you can do to help anyone who is struggling with a Mental Illness is to support them in any positive way.]]> 2019-08-27 14:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377489857 Resources 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377490578 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
bbc.com
talkspace.com
psychiatry.org
webmd.com
apa.org
ptsd.va.gov]]> 2019-08-27 14:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377490578 PTSD in Different Conflicts 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377884621 This graph describes how different wars can affect PTSD. It also outlines that a large percentage of Veterans are effected by PTSD.]]> 2019-08-28 14:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377884621 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377886282 2019-08-28 14:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377886282 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377886449 2019-08-28 14:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377886449 70theohyle1 https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377890005 2019-08-28 14:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/70theohyle1/vrhgy6wed7hw/wish/377890005