Again, from WHO regarding PTSD:

Traumatic events and loss a common experience 

Traumatic events and loss are common in people’s lives. In a previous WHO study of 21 countries, more than 10% of respondents reported witnessing violence (21.8%) or experiencing interpersonal violence (18.8%), accidents (17.7%), exposure to war (16.2%) or trauma to a loved one (12.5%). An estimated 3.6% of the world/s population has suffered from PTSD in the previous year, the study showed. 

Using the new protocol, which is co-published with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, primary health-care workers can offer basic psychosocial support to refugees as well as people exposed to trauma or loss in other situations. 

Types of support offered can include psychological first aid, stress management and helping affected people to identify and strengthen positive coping methods and social supports. 

In addition, referral for advanced treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy should be considered for people suffering from PTSD. These techniques help people reduce vivid unwanted, repeated recollections of traumatic events. More training and supervision is recommended to make these techniques more widely available. 

_________________________________________________________________________  As you can see, primary health care givers are now trained to deal with PTSD and other mental health issues on a first level basis. Do not hesitate to seek assistance from your primary medical professional. However, take their advice if they claim you may need more in-depth assistance from mental health professionals. 

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