PTSD, social isolation, and healthcare during emergencies and a refugee crisis – WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) shared on LinkedIn: 

“Key facts on post-traumatic stress disorder:

• An estimated 3.9% of the world population has had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some stage in their lives.
• Most people exposed to potentially traumatic events do not develop PTSD.
• To reduce the risk of PTSD, it is essential to feel supported by family, friends, or other people following a potentially traumatic event.
• PTSD affects more women than men.
• There are effective treatments for PTSD.

Read more here.

Also read WHO’s Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2030

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Providing health in times of emergencies and refugee crisis.”

Source: WHO/LinkedIn