Ptsd Flashcards
Define PTSD
Post Trumatic stress disorder is a mental illness which involves exposure to trauma
Four signs of PTSD
Inability to sleep
anxiety
flashbacks
removal from society
List for negative effects of PTSD
Difficult to live with someone
substance-abuse
eating disorders
suicidal thoughts in attempts of suicide
Explain why Emergency Services are at risk for developing PTSD
Emergency personnel workers are at a higher risk for PTSD because they deal with these Trumatic events every day they are The first people on scene when events occurs
Name misconceptions about PTSD
PTSD suffers Are mentally weak
Are always unstable and violent
are unable to function in the real world
they can just get over it
Explain two ways loved ones are affected by PTSD
Family members of people PTSD can suffer from secondary stress and experience some of the same debilitating effects as PTSD
It is hard to live with somebody who is constantly startled has trouble getting to sleep who avoid socializing with others
Where can people go for help when combatting PTSD
Hospitals Doctors counsellor specializing in PTSD talk to your fellow coworkers chaplains
Define osi
A term used to describe any persistent psychological injury resulting from operational or work related duties Emergency Services
Difference between PTSD and OSI
Operational stress injury is a non-medical term describing a broad range of medical conditioning including anxiety depression PTSD and other less severe conditions
PTSD is a mental condition that may accompany OSI
