Things to remember when dealing with people who have experienced trauma

Things to remember when dealing with people who have experienced trauma
• Traumatic events include being a victim of violence or rape, being a victim of a criminal act, or being involved in war, terrorist violence or a major disaster.
• Some people can develop a mental illness called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• The main features of PTSD are experiences of reliving the trauma, avoiding situations or places that bring back memories of trauma, and feeling fearful or aroused.
• Talking about the event and feelings is often of great help in recovery. Antidepressants can also help
some people.