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A new treatment for PTSD in healthcare staff

MQ Mental Health

Since the start of the pandemic there have been many concerns raised about the wellbeing of frontline healthcare workers. Even before the pandemic, people working in the emergency services and healthcare fields were three times more likely to have PTSD or depression symptoms than the general population. . said Jennifer. “

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

Relias

Healthcare professionals need to have a clear understanding of the ways that military experiences and culture can affect the health and well-being of veterans. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) An estimated 7% of veterans are diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetimes. PTSD can be caused by any number of traumatic events.

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Women Working In Mental Health Research

MQ Mental Health

Women Working on Preventions and Interventions Dr Susanne Ahmari, (USA) identified brain activity related to Obsessive behaviours, the first step towards developing new treatments for OCD in 2013. Dr Ethel Nakimuli-Mpungu (Uganda) developed a highly successful intervention for remote communities living with HIV and depression in 2015.

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How To Take a Trauma-Informed Approach to Birth Trauma

Relias

Birth trauma is an adverse psychological reaction following pregnancy or childbirth similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Also labeled as postpartum PTSD or postnatal PTSD, birth trauma can occur for several reasons. What is birth trauma?

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How Does Anxiety Affect Your Daily Life? Symptoms & Tips To Overcome

Blurt It Out

Reaching out to a healthcare provider for support can help identify which forms of treatment may be most helpful for you as an individual. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Traumatic experiences can have a lasting impact on individuals. For individuals with PTSD, sleep can be negatively impacted by nightmares or flashbacks.

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How Does Anxiety Affect Your Daily Life? Symptoms & Tips To Overcome

Blurt It Out

Reaching out to a healthcare provider for support can help identify which forms of treatment may be most helpful for you as an individual. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Traumatic experiences can have a lasting impact on individuals. For individuals with PTSD, sleep can be negatively impacted by nightmares or flashbacks.

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