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 Psychiatrist Dr. Tan: Earthquake trauma is contagious


Stating that 75% of people may experience emotional reactions due to trauma as a result of natural disasters such as earthquakes, Psychiatrist Dr. Tan said: “Among these disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) comes first. Trauma is contagious. Although people are not directly exposed to trauma, those who witnessed the event, those who watched in the media and especially those who are in the rescue team can also be traumatized.”


Referring to the fact that people can suffer mental trauma due to a death or death threat, or a serious injury or sexual assault, Psychiatrist Dr. Tan from Istanbul Gelisim University stated: “Depending on the current situation, if there are the psychological symptoms such as repeated occurrence in the mind, nightmares, avoiding situations reminiscent of the event, over-excitability, being alert, restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, and these have been occurring for more than a month and their life quality and functionality impair, we can consider these as post-traumatic stress disorder.”

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