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Jun 28, 2024, 15:52
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
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