What Is Post Traumatic Stress?
9. What Are Prevention Strategies?
Traumatic experiences can happen without warning. It may not be possible to completely avoid trauma, but you can take steps to prevent PTSD. Many cases occur when individuals don’t have a support network and are already engaging in negative self-talk. Find out how you can increase your resilience to reduce the risk or severity of PTSD.
Discussing your experiences with a trusted friend or spiritual adviser is a great way to reduce the risk of PTSD. Avoiding substance abuse and other risky activities can also help prevent this mental health condition.
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