ptsd
what does ptsd stand for?
post-traumatic stress disorder
what percent of women develop major postpartum depression??
15%
what are some signs of low self esteem??
avoiding mirrors
how many people suffer from eating disorders
24 million
what is the average age for a bipolar patient?
25
how many people suffer from ptsd a year?
5.2 million
what are some signs of depression??
feeling worthless, isolative behavior
why do 13% of woman smoke cigarettes??
to lose weight to help with their self esteem
95% of people that suffer from eating disorders are between what 2 ages??
12 and 25
how many people suffer from bipolar?
2.3 million
what causes ptsd for woman?? (4 answers)
1)rape 2)sexual molestation
3)physically attack
4)being threatened with a weapon
can brain scans guide treatment for depression??
yes
what is the cause of low self esteem?
unhappy childhood
what are some possible signs of eating disorders??
always on a diet, obsessed with exercise, difficulty concentrating
how many types for bipolar are there??
two
what causes ptsd fro men? (4 answers)
1)rape 2) combat exposure
3) childhood neglect
4) childhood physical abuse
how depression diagnosed and treated??
you are asked to fill out a questionnaire
how is self esteem effected after wars??
wars cause alot of physical problems and pain
what are some myths about eating disorders??
only girls suffer from eating disorders
eating disorders are a choice
how many people are misdiagnosed??
70%
define ptsd
a condition pf persistent mental and emotional stress occurring as a result of injury or severe psychological shock
define depression
feeling of severe despondency and dejection
define self esteem
confidence in one's own worth or abilities
define eating disorder
any range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal eating habits
define bipolar
having or relating to 2 poles or extremities