Monday, January 23, 2017

PTSD Ted Talk

PTSD is a disorder characterized by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event


  • Soldiers who have battled in wars such as the one in Vietnam are not more likely to have PTSD
  • Studies have been shown that people in urban societies have higher rates of depression/ptsd than people in rural communities
  • The gap between the rich and poor is bigger than ever and continues to grow
  • PTSD can trigger unexpected emotional/physical responses
  • It can affect all ages
  • A trauma that has caused PTSD can also lead to depression
  • If you have experienced PTSD or depression, there are higher risks of suicide
  • Coming home to a split community can increase long term PTSD
  • When 9/11 happened, it brought people closer because they united which lead to PTSD ratesw decreasing
Something weird: Just because you were in combat/war, doesn't mean you have a higher chance of having PTSD

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