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How to Cope with PTSD

Psychological Health Care

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is the most common mental health disorder after depression. In fact, any experience of trauma, whether physical or mental, can contribute to the development of PTSD and other mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety disorders, alcohol and substance abuse and other self-harm behaviours.

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Tommy Lowther and living with PTSD

MQ Mental Health

Tommy Lowther and Living With PTSD - MQ Open Mind CONTENT WARNING: this episode of Open Mind includes stories about trauma and sexual assault. For more on our recent study into PTSD please click here. A psychiatrist] diagnosed me with PTSD. PTSD is an important area in MQ’s research. Listener discretion is advised.

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How to Help Someone Who’s Experiencing PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can severely impact a person’s life. When a partner, family member, or friend has PTSD, it can also take a heavy toll on your relationship with them. It’s essential to remember that a person with PTSD might not always have control over their behaviors.

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A new treatment for PTSD in healthcare staff

MQ Mental Health

Even before the pandemic, people working in the emergency services and healthcare fields were three times more likely to have PTSD or depression symptoms than the general population. . We have a recovery rate of about 90%. The post A new treatment for PTSD in healthcare staff first appeared on MQ Mental Health Research.

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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Social Work

inSocialWork

Brooke Stott, LMSW In the ever-evolving field of mental health, groundbreaking approaches are continuously emerging, challenging our traditional perspectives on healing and recovery. Stott brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion, shedding light on the potential benefits and challenges of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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10 Benefits of Yoga for Improving Health and Recovery

Pure Recovery California

Yoga as a practice is hugely beneficial for a person’s health and recovery. Utilizing yoga as a wellness tool and a way to stay healthy allows people, especially those in recovery for addiction and mental health issues, to focus on what the body can do on its own. Here are 10 Ways Yoga Can Improve Health and Recovery.