Understanding PTSD: Causes and Support

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True or false: PTSD is caused by physical events, such as car accidents?

True

True or false: People with PTSD experience flashbacks of happy memories?

False

True or false: Isolation can be beneficial to someone with PTSD?

False

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  • PTSD is a serious mental health issue that affects the everyday lives of people who suffer from it
  • PTSD is often caused by traumatic events, such as war, abuse, car accidents, and natural disasters
  • PTSD can last for months or even years
  • People with PTSD experience flashbacks, which are intrusive memories of the event/s
  • It's important to remember that everyone's experience with PTSD is different, and that nobody has to go through it alone
  • Getting into a cycle of isolation can be particularly damaging to someone with PTSD, so it's helpful to gently reach out to them if you think they may be suffering.

Explore the causes and effects of PTSD, a serious mental health issue that can be triggered by traumatic events, and learn how to provide support to individuals suffering from it. Discover the importance of reaching out to those with PTSD and offering understanding and compassion.

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