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Post Traumatic Stress

Post Traumatic Stress. By: Naon Davis Erin Jordan Abagail Jamfi. EQ: What is Post Traumatic Stress?. BR: Have you ever had something traumatic happen to you in your life or know someone who has? What was the effect on you or the person?. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder .

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Post Traumatic Stress

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  1. Post Traumatic Stress By: Naon Davis Erin Jordan AbagailJamfi

  2. EQ: What is Post Traumatic Stress? BR: Have you ever had something traumatic happen to you in your life or know someone who has? What was the effect on you or the person?

  3. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Definition: Mental health condition that is triggered by a terrify event. Causes: • Neglect • Combat or military exposure • Sexual/Physical Abuse • Terrorist Attacks • Natural Disasters

  4. Symptoms • Pounding of heart or chest pain • Sweating and trembling • Shortness of breath • Sensation of choking • Flashbacks • Nightmares • Serious Accidents • Avoidance of previous activities • Difficulty maintaining close relationships

  5. PTSD Treatment Plan Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment often includes both medication and psychotherapy • Medications (Antidepressants) • Psychotherapy

  6. Facts • More affective in men than women • 2.8 percentage adult 15-54 • PTSD can often lead to alcohol and drug abuse, and domestic violence.

  7. Generalized Anxiety Disorder Definition: A common anxiety disorder that involves chronic worrying, nervousness, and tension. Symptoms • Frequent worry • Fatigue • Restlessness when awake Treatment • Talk Therapy • Medicines • Self-care (Ex. Reducing caffeine)

  8. Exit Slip Do you know anyone who has post-traumatic stress disorder? If so, what was the cause of it?

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