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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

By Joelle Y. Jean, FNP-C

When Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) comes to mind, you may immediately think of soldiers and veterans. But PTSD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders after a traumatizing event. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports that about 6% of the population will experience PTSD at some point.

As healthcare workers, patients or caregivers, many of us have or will experience PTSD. Do you think you’ve experienced PTSD? Sometimes we may not even know it. In this article, we will discuss what PTSD is, what are the signs and symptoms, treatment options and coping strategies.

3 Guaranteed Tips and Techniques to Destress When You’re Feeling Stressed

By Joelle Y. Jean, FNP-C

“I’m so stressed.” Does this sound familiar? Whether you’re delayed at the airport, or trying to juggle a work/life balance, stress can be found in all aspects of your life. The COVID-19 pandemic also added an increased layer of stress and emotional trauma.

Stress can especially affect caregivers caring for an ill loved one, or homecare healthcare workers. The American Psychological Association (APA) reports 32.9% of unpaid caregivers experience stress or behavioral health problems such as:

Depression

Anxiety

Substance use

At the height of the pandemic, healthcare workers were reporting record-high rates of burnout and stress.

But through research and experiments, we learn that stress can be managed. You can incorporate easy-to-use techniques into your daily routine. They are guaranteed to lower your stress level. Seeking professional help from a mental health provider is also a great way to lower stress.

In this article, we will discuss what stress is, the different types of stress, its signs, and symptoms, how stress affects the body, and techniques to lower stress.