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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can arise as a result of life-threatening, shocking, or extremely frightening events directly experienced or witnessed by individuals. Such traumatic events can be human-made or stem from natural disasters. The primary factors that can lead to PTSD include:
* Natural disasters (e.g., severe floods, earthquakes, tsunamis)
* Serious traffic accidents
* Fires
* War and armed conflicts
* Terrorist attacks
* Physical abuse and torture
* Sexual assault or rape
* Diagnosis of a fatal illness or severe illness experiences
* Murders or witnessing a murder
* The sudden or tragic loss of a loved one
What are the Causes of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
* Natural disasters (e.g., severe floods, earthquakes, tsunamis)
* Serious traffic accidents
* Fires
* War and armed conflicts
* Terrorist attacks
* Physical abuse and torture
* Sexual assault or rape
* Diagnosis of a fatal illness or severe illness experiences
* Murders or witnessing a murder
* The sudden or tragic loss of a loved one