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School program helps kids exposed to violence.
A school-based mental health program for children exposed to armed political conflict in Indonesia reduced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and “helped maintain hope,” according to a study in a theme issue on violence and human rights in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure [...]
All of Us Get Anxiety Depression at One Point.
Anxiety depression just like any other types of depression, is a condition that tampers with your mood swings. This health problem makes your moods unstable and you may often find yourself either anxious or depressed depending on the situation you are in at that particular moment. The problem often occurs as a result of traumatic [...]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - The Legacy of War.
In 1918, many soldiers returning from the Great War found it impossible to leave their experiences behind them. Friends and family, unable to understand, would speak of them in whispered tones: “he’s got shell shock.”
The soldiers’ commanding officers were more direct. “Cowardice” or “Desertion of Duty” were the chosen terms, terms which seemed an easy [...]
