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June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur inchildren and adults who ' ve experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. PTSD can also occur for new moms.PTSD can result from a natural disaster, accident, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other types of violent personal assaults. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a treatable mental health disorder. Here are some of the hallmark symptoms:Intrusive memories: Upsetting dreams or reoccurring flashbacks about the event.Avoidance: Avoiding the memory of the event, or places and people that remind you of the event.Negative changes in thinking or mood: Feeling numb or sad, having low self-esteem, and feeling hopeless about the future.Changes in emotional reactions: Irritable, angry outbursts, feeling guilty or ashamed, and/or being easily frightened.Substance Use: Reliance on substances such as alcohol or drugs to cope with PTSD symptoms.Facts About PTSDAn estimated 70% of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives.Upwards of 40% of girls and boys experience at least one trauma as a child or adolescent. Postpartum Post Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs in about 9% of new mothers.Among people who are experience or witness a severe traumatic experience,  60 – 80% will develop PTSD.An estimated 1 out of 10 women will get PTSD at some time in their lives. Studies estimate that 1 in every...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns maternal mental health postpartum PTSD. Source Type: blogs