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

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

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 in our latest fact sheet.

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

Did you know that social isolation or loneliness could increase your risk of early death by up to 32%? How would you know if you are socially isolated, and how does it impact your health? Watch Science in 5 to learn more.

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Emilia Septiana Ningrum

Receptionist & General Admin

7 个月

Mental health is real. So we should cares each other!??

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Tamara W

Operations Data Administrator @ Los Angeles Convention Center | Data Analysis, Asset Management

8 个月

Those stats and the true definition on social isolation are stark.

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It is great to see that mental health is being addressed in world wide aspect. Not everyone speaks about it but finally it is being spoken aloud.

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Stephanie Renton

RELATED A human being with a soul of her own who’s sees further down and around. Not to betray anybody or play a game.But to genuinely help people see things differently for the states of mentality during dark stages.

8 个月

What if your social iscolations isn’t intended other than one other persons jealousy towards the other to then sabotage and destroy for themselves singling the one out.. involving the people they thought was friends?? Making you question everything once the ‘friends’ do become involved That’s what causes social iscolation.. I was happy to help now I’m scared too because I don’t trust anybody

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