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Why do some victims of violence develop mental illness?
Why do some victims of violence develop mental illness? Events that lead to actual loss of life or events that were life-threatening are more likely to lead to PTSD. Man-made disasters such as terrorist violence may be more traumatic than natural disasters because they can seem so senseless. Survivors of traumatic events in which others […]
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Symptoms Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder: when trauma means more than physical hurt Symptoms Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Post Traumatic Stress Disorder People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have three types of complaints: • Reliving the trauma again and again. The person relives the trauma through visions of the incident, nightmares and ‘flashbacks’ (feeling as if the traumatic incident […]
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How does trauma affect health?
How does trauma affect health? Trauma can cause physical injuries such as a broken leg following an accident or a burn after an explosion. Such incidents can also produce a deep effect on a person’s mental health. Even people who only saw what happened (such as someone walking down a street and seeing a terrible […]
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The person who has experienced a traumatic event
The person who has experienced a traumatic event An incident that makes a person fear for his life or causes him extreme distress is a traumatic event. There are different types of traumatic events: • Personal trauma. This is an incident that threatens a particular person, for example being raped, losing a loved one (bereavement), being a […]
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Things to remember when dealing with someone addicted to gambling
Things to remember when dealing with someone addicted to gambling • Gambling can sometimes become an addiction and damage a person’s mental and social health. • Even though gamblers rarely come forward for treatment, many gamblers do recognise that they have a problem. • Some gamblers may be depressed. • Education about the nature of the […]
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How to Stop Casino Gambling
How to deal with gambling How to Stop Casino Gambling Questions to ask the person who may have a gambling problem • Have you been gambling recently? What type of gambling do you do? • Have you lost time from work due to gambling? • How has gambling affected your home life? • How do you […]
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When to suspect gambling is a problem
When to suspect gambling is a problem You should suspect a gambling problem when: • a person has repeated problems with the police; • a person you know has begun to show signs of increasing poverty; • a person withdraws from old friends. Whenever you see any person with a drinking problem, also ask about […]
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Symptoms of Pathological Gambling
Pathological gambling and health Symptoms of Pathological Gambling Pathological gambling can affect health in many ways: • Work is affected because a person has irregular hours and may sleep less because some gambling activities take place late at night. • Because the gambler cannot think of anything other than gambling, she can become irritable, suffer poor […]
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How does gambling become a habit?
How does gambling become a habit? Gambling is when a person bets money on a game where the key to winning is mainly based on chance. Gambling occurs all over the world, even though it is illegal in many societies. Common examples of gambling including betting money on horse races, card games, sports, lotteries and […]
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how to stop smoking cigarettes for free
Ways to cut down on smoking how to stop smoking cigarettes for free Here are some suggestions on how a person could cut down on smoking: • Decide to smoke only once an hour. Then start increasing this time by half an hour. • Make it hard to get a cigarette. Do not keep more than […]
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