PTSD (or post traumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem. It usually occurs after someone has experienced or witnessed a life-threatening event.
As per National Center for PTSD an estimated 3.6% of U.S. adults had PTSD in the past year.
Past year prevalence of PTSD among adults was higher for females (5.2%) than for males (1.8%).
Natural disasters
Abuse
Violence
Accident
Terrorism
Illness
Sudden death of a loved one
CAUSES OF PTSD
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SYMPTOMS OF PTSD
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Loss of interest in activities.
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Flashbacks from the traumatic events.
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Detachment from family and friends.
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Difficulty in sleeping.
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Short term memory loss.
Having negative thoughts about yourself.
Difficulty in concentration.
Avoiding people/anything related to traumatic event.