The name for this mind monster is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). ... Findings have shown and support the assumption that severe psychological trauma may cause neurobiologic alterations that may contribute after years of the original trauma to a number of psychiatric symptoms commonly known as patients suffering from PTSD. (Doruyter) Trauma effects dimensions of behavioral functioning and psychological responses to physical and psychological injuries. ... But not all persons develop a full blown disorder certain individual's will manifest acute reactions or even stress disorders ...

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This grotesque experience threw Cahil into immediate shock as well as perpetual psychological problems classified as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. ... Unlike most psychological disorders that are predominantly genetic and uncommon, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is not uncommon and results from exposure to a traumatic event. ... Within the etiological scope of PTSD, researchers consider not only environmental factors that spawn the disorder but also the biological as well as psychological dispositions of the victims. ... The human mind is a capacity, susceptible to a variety of psycholog...

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The psychological needs of people with acquired facial trauma are unique. ... The symptoms of depression and anxiety in many cases may be sub-threshold and may not meet the full diagnostic criteria of a psychiatric disorder. ... This may cause the individual to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ... Identification of PTSD symptoms can lead to further exploration and uncovering of previously unrecognized additional psychological symptoms like depression and anxiety disorders. ... While this procedure may seem morbid to some, it is important to realize that it can really do a lot psy...

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When a person witnesses any psychologically traumatic event, it invokes a sense of intense fear and helplessness within them. ... PTSD appears to be highly comorbid with other psychological disorders such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and substance use disorders (Trickey, Siddaway, Meiser-Stedman, & Serpell, 2012). ... In a study conducted which consisted of participants who developed PTSD before the age of 26, it was observed that 93% of the people had been previously diagnosed with another psychological disorder before the age of 21 (Trickey et al., 2012). ... Gender difference...

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can develop after the experience of a traumatic event. ... Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder manifest when the individual develops the previously mentioned symptoms as well as three or more of the additional symptoms. ... Although the symptoms are easily identifiable, the psychological and biological reasons for the symptoms may seem unclear to some. ... Some individuals try to self-medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to ease their psychological distress. ... Although PTSD is a serious debilitating problem, if left untreated, many di...

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Of these services, medical and psychological treatment is tantamount to stabilization. ... Whether this be for reasons of potential somatic or conversion disorder, there is the hypothesis indicating the exaggeration is the result of deliberate deception for secondary gains. ... Many returning veterans do not seek out services and benefits from the government, and there are many more that do report medical and psychological issues without benefit of exaggeration. ... Binder and Campbell (2004) directed their review to focus on the potential for stress, biological contributors, environment ...

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Traumatic events are experiences that cause physical, emotional, psychological distress, or harm; This event is perceived and experienced as a threat to one's safety or to the stability of one's world (University of Maryland Medical Center, 2014).Succeeding the experience or witnessing of serious events such as military combat, terrorist incidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood describes the psychiatric illness known as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder("Post Traumatic Stress Disorder"). ... People with PTSD experience three different kinds of symptoms ("Post Trauma...

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Physical manifestations of sadness come is responses such as crying, mourning, repetitive talking or praying as they serve to function as psychological damage-repair mechanisms.(128) Ego defense mechanisms include any number of responses from repression and anxiety to hostility and denial. ... Stress can have serious implications in long-term effects, as proven by people with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ... Psychological therapy is usually recommended in forms of relaxation techniques, stress-management techniques, or a type of self-dialogue in which a person basically talks to...

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Skomorovsky's research looks very promising in identifying soldiers who may be high-risk for developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other related mental illnesses before they ever ship out for deployment. ... " (Skomorovsky, 2013) Recruits who had high coping and hardiness scores were able to "bounce back" from traumatic experiences that caused disorders in recruits who had low scores in those areas It was also found that training in these areas was usually beneficial Training on productive coping helped soldiers deal with stress in a positive way rather than a...

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In Khaled Hosseini's T​he Kite Runner,​the protagonist Amir commits an unforgettable act of betrayal on his loyal friend Hassan which causes Amir to undergo a severe case of post traumatic stress disorder, which occurs following the experience of a traumatic event and can be treated through psychological means, including Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis. ... According to David Riggs at Mental Health America, "Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a traumatic event". ... Post­-traumatic stress dis...

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This paper explores the deeper physical, social and psychological effects of war on the children and whether they can ever return to living a normal life. ... After war, many children develop mental health conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event. ... The psychological consequences of the war hinder the reintegration of the children into society. ... I believe that children do not deserve to have psychological problems at such a young age. ...

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Arrigo and Garsky (1997) describe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as "the silent killer among police officers.... Police officers are at high risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety disorders and depression. ... Exposure to dead bodies has been found to be a significant psychological stressor among officers when the incident is traumatic and unexpected. ... One way of doing this is to compel officers to attend annual counseling for a psychological wellness check. Some police services already have policies in place where officers assigned to "high risk" u...

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The struggles of refugee life often lead to mental health disorders and substance abuse. ... I want to address the role that trauma plays, whether or not there is effective treatment for refugees who suffer from mental disorders and substance abuse, and if early treatment of PTSD (and other disorders) will lead to less substance abuse in refugee populations later in life. Psychological Issues for Refugees Besides the suffering accompanying refugee life, refugees also experience unparalleled psychological distress. ... In response to such physical, psychological, and emotional turmoil, it is...

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In 2009 the first state to allow the use of cannabis as treatment for patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder was New Mexico. ... The Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs defines Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as a psychiatric disorder that happens after the experience or seeing of a near death event similar to sexual or physical assault in adult or childhood, serious accidents, natural disasters, military combat, terrorist incidents or serious accidents. ... Colin Blakemore, PhD Chair, Dept. of Physiology at the University of Oxford stated in 2001 in an article published in the Oxford Un...

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The mental hardships the select few face are overwhelming to the human mind and sometimes even lead to extreme mental turmoil such as post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. ... To disprove this belief, Owen is demonstrating the extent of how psychologically tormenting some experiences can be. ... The use of the term "haunting" is significant due to the link to the traumatizing mental disorder commonly exhibited in soldiers returning from deployment. ... This horrifying disorder is caused by experiencing traumatizing events similar to what the speaker experienced in the poem. ...

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PTSD is associated with an increased likelihood of developing some psychiatric disorders such as conduct disorders, major depressive episodes, alcohol and drug abuse and dependence. ... Group Therapy for Partners of Combat Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. ... Structured Group Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Incarcerated Male Juveniles. ... Affect management in group therapy for women with posttraumatic stress disorder and histories of childhood sexual abuse. ... After reviewing the post-treatment assessments, it was noted that though problems of loneliness, psychol...

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