Psychological Loss Of Life Research Paper
Abstract
This paper deals with “Psychological challenges when there is a significant loss of life.” In the event of significant loss of life, whether in your company or family during any tragedy there will be complaints and issues that prevail. If you are not properly trained or properly trained it is essential to look outside the box on the unexplained complaints for an underlying condition that is dormant within the mind. This could range from undetected anxiety, undetected depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Children may be the most vulnerable to undetected anxiety.
Keywords: loss of life, psychological challenges, traumatic events
The eight year war in Afghanistan and the persistent threat of terror within the borders of our own country has had an overwhelming impact on many if not all Americans, whether if they are directly or indirectly involved in the loss of someone. Nowadays it is very important for healthcare providers and agencies that provide psychological assistance to recognize and gauge the impact of war and loss of life dealing with their …show more content…
You need to know which mental health issues are potential concerns. According to Combat Stress of the Craig Joint Theater Hospital, acute stress disorder or post traumatic stress disorder may present itself closely following a traumatic experience or event; substance abuse and addictions: people may start to heavily use alcohol or drugs to deal with issues; depression and anxiety: this disorder may develop or increase as a result of stress and trauma about the war or related events; domestic abuse: research has shown that domestic abuse has risen after traumatic events and during times of national crisis. As a responder you must recognize these events and take heed to them and not let a person go untreated or
This paper deals with “Psychological challenges when there is a significant loss of life.” In the event of significant loss of life, whether in your company or family during any tragedy there will be complaints and issues that prevail. If you are not properly trained or properly trained it is essential to look outside the box on the unexplained complaints for an underlying condition that is dormant within the mind. This could range from undetected anxiety, undetected depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Children may be the most vulnerable to undetected anxiety.
Keywords: loss of life, psychological challenges, traumatic events
The eight year war in Afghanistan and the persistent threat of terror within the borders of our own country has had an overwhelming impact on many if not all Americans, whether if they are directly or indirectly involved in the loss of someone. Nowadays it is very important for healthcare providers and agencies that provide psychological assistance to recognize and gauge the impact of war and loss of life dealing with their …show more content…
You need to know which mental health issues are potential concerns. According to Combat Stress of the Craig Joint Theater Hospital, acute stress disorder or post traumatic stress disorder may present itself closely following a traumatic experience or event; substance abuse and addictions: people may start to heavily use alcohol or drugs to deal with issues; depression and anxiety: this disorder may develop or increase as a result of stress and trauma about the war or related events; domestic abuse: research has shown that domestic abuse has risen after traumatic events and during times of national crisis. As a responder you must recognize these events and take heed to them and not let a person go untreated or