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    The document discusses PTSD and the risk of developing it during the COVID-19 pandemic. It defines PTSD as a psychiatric disorder that occurs after a traumatic event. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned lives upside down and presents a major challenge. Factors that increase the risk of PTSD include previous trauma, abuse, lack of social support, and ongoing stress. Symptoms include intrusive thoughts, avoidance, negative thoughts and feelings, and arousal. The document provides tips for preventing PTSD such as staying active, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, helping others, and seeking professional help if needed.

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    The document discusses PTSD and the risk of developing it during the COVID-19 pandemic. It defines PTSD as a psychiatric disorder that occurs after a traumatic event. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned lives upside down and presents a major challenge. Factors that increase the risk of PTSD include previous trauma, abuse, lack of social support, and ongoing stress. Symptoms include intrusive thoughts, avoidance, negative thoughts and feelings, and arousal. The document provides tips for preventing PTSD such as staying active, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, helping others, and seeking professional help if needed.

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    COVID-19 and PTSD

    Nadine Charaf
    Science 3, Spring 2020
    Outline:
     Definition of PTSD

     Danger of COVID-19

     Risky factors of PTSD


     Previous experience or abuse
     Lack of social support
     Stress

     Symptoms of PTSD
     Intrusive and negative thoughts.
     Avoiding reminders.
     Arousal reactions.

     Tips to deal with PTSD


     Serving society.
     Exercising
     Healthy lifestyle
     Professional help

     Conclusion
    What is PTSD?
     Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder.

     It occurs after a traumatic event .

    COVID-19 Pandemic:
     A new strain of corona virus..

     It turns lives upside down.

     It is the greatest challenge since World War 2.


    Trauma

    What is after COVID-19? PTSD


    Risky factors of PTSD:
     Previous traumatic experiences.

     History of abuse : physical, emotional, or sexual.

     History of substance abuse: drugs or alcohol use.

     Lack of social support: a society that produces shame or guilt.

     Ongoing stress.
    Symptoms of PTSD:
     Intrusive thoughts: memories, dreams, and vivid flashbacks.

     Avoiding reminders: people, places, activities, objects, and situations.

     Negative thoughts and feelings: fear, anger, or shame.

     Arousal and reactive symptoms: behaving recklessly, self-destruction,


    and difficulty sleeping.
    Tips to deal with PTSD:
     Feel helpful to your society.

     Exercise indoor and outdoor.

     Support yourself by a healthy lifestyle.

     Get a professional help.


    Conclusion:

     Follow the instructions of WHO for mental health during this crisis.

     Try to avoid thinking of the pandemic.

     Resort to activities to entertain and benefit.

    Avoid PTSD!
    References
     https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd

     https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/coronavirus.html

     https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/coronavirus-cases/

    https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/sympt

    oms

     https://www.winchesterhospital.org/health-library/article?id=20074

    https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/ptsd-symptoms-self-help-treatme

    nt.htm

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