ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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only soldiers can suffer from it
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your hair turns pink
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only people over 60 can be affected
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Results: Common perceived stereotypes of treatment-seeking veterans with PTSD included labels such as “dangerous/violent, ” or “crazy, ” and a belief that combat veterans are responsible for having PTSD.
Detailed explanation-2: -The stigma around mental illness, and PTSD in particular, is strong. Stereotypes that depict people with PTSD as dangerous, unpredictable, incompetent, or to blame for their illness can promote stigma. People with PTSD may fear embarrassment or shame, too, and if they seek help, they may fear they’ll be hospitalized.
Detailed explanation-3: -Research shows that individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are not just war veterans, but anyone who has experienced some form of severe life trauma.
Detailed explanation-4: -PTSD is a very common condition for many veterans after military service. Symptoms can include disturbing thoughts, feelings, or dreams related to the events, mental or physical distress, difficulty sleeping, and changes in how a person thinks and feels.