PTSD

• Traumatic events they may trigger PTSD 


  Rape

  Child abuse

  Traumatic childbirth

  Domestic violence

  Road traffic accidents

  Natural disaster

  War and terrorism
• symptoms 


  vivid flashbacks of the trauma

  nightmares and night terrors

  intense distress at real or symbolic reminders of the trauma

  physical sensations (nausea, trembling, sweating)

  panicking when reminded of the trauma

  easily startled

  difficulty concentrating

  self destructive behaviors

  feeling cut off or emotionally numb
• treatments

  talking therapies

  drug. treatments
• what is it

  PTSD is psychological problems experienced after a traumatic event