Background/
Trauma Exposure
Trauma Exposure
What has been happening between Pakistan and India since 1947?
Armed conflict.
What are two key symptoms of PTSD?
Irritability and isolation.
What is the culture of Kashmir well known for?
Fine arts.
How many people been displaced because of the armed conflicts?
75,000-100,000 people each year.
PTSD can increase symptoms of what?
Anxiety and depression.
What do we want to incorporate into the fine arts that are unique to Kashmir?
Mindfulness and meditation.
How many major earthquakes has Kashmir experienced in the past 1000 years?
10.
The severity of PTSD symptoms is correlated with what?
The severity of trauma exposure.
What is our prevention/intervention solution based upon?
Art therapy.
Where is Northern Kashmir located (in relation to earthquakes)?
Seismic Zone V
What is the percentage of people in the community who will experience PTSD in their lifetime?
About 58%.
How did we propose to implement this program?
Discuss the idea with community leaders and local psychologists, if approved then practice it within schools.