To address those dealing with early signs of post-pandemic stress disorder, Harmony Place recommends: practicing mindfulness activities like meditation, exercising to naturally produce stress-relieving hormones in the body, eating healthy, getting enough sleep and staying connected with positive friends and family members.
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Increase In Post-Pandemic Stress
Disorder Cases Reported
While it is well documented that the incidence of mental illness disorders and substance misuse
increased during the pandemic, what many don't know is about is post-pandemic stress disorder, a
series of emotional and behavioral disturbances brought on as society continues to transition...
During COVID-19, the World Health Organization reported a
staggering 25% increase in reports of anxiety and depression
and a corresponding increase in drug misuse to cope with
those disorders.
The CDC reported that during that time 13% of Americans
reported starting or increasing substance misuse and,
tragically, a 30% increase in overdoses compared with pre-
pandemic levels.
Research conducted by Boston University
discovered depression rates tripled and symptoms
worsened over the pandemic i.e., 32.8% of
Americans experienced heightened depressive
symptoms in 2021, compared to 27.8% percent in
2020 and just 8.5% before the pandemic.
What are the symptoms of post-pandemic stress
disorder? Cohen says it presents itself much like
traditional PTSD: heightened feelings of fear and anxiety,
recurrent and intrusive thoughts, presence of negative
emotions, social withdrawal, sleep disorders, nightmares,
change in eating behavior,
"As lockdowns, mask-wearing and social distancing became less of an issue
and folks began to resume their pre-pandemic lives, these issues have not let
up and we're seeing a slight increase in them.
The National Alliance on Mental
Illness acknowledges post-pandemic
stress disorder and has coined the
term,"fear of normal" to describe it.
That organization says, "As we inch towards
a new normal, a first good step is recognizing
that the pandemic is a traumatic event we
collectively experienced.
We can take extra care to address the underlying emotions and the reality of returning to normal"
To address those dealing with early signs of post-pandemic stress disorder, Harmony Place along
with the National Alliance on Mental Illness recommends: practicing mindfulness activities.
If these lifestyle changes fail to
alleviate the symptoms, don't be
afraid to reach out for help.
Consulting with a qualified
mental health professional may
be in order.
Find Out More At
https://harmonyplace.
com/
Disorder Cases Reported
While it is well documented that the incidence of mental illness disorders and substance misuse
increased during the pandemic, what many don't know is about is post-pandemic stress disorder, a
series of emotional and behavioral disturbances brought on as society continues to transition...
During COVID-19, the World Health Organization reported a
staggering 25% increase in reports of anxiety and depression
and a corresponding increase in drug misuse to cope with
those disorders.
The CDC reported that during that time 13% of Americans
reported starting or increasing substance misuse and,
tragically, a 30% increase in overdoses compared with pre-
pandemic levels.
Research conducted by Boston University
discovered depression rates tripled and symptoms
worsened over the pandemic i.e., 32.8% of
Americans experienced heightened depressive
symptoms in 2021, compared to 27.8% percent in
2020 and just 8.5% before the pandemic.
What are the symptoms of post-pandemic stress
disorder? Cohen says it presents itself much like
traditional PTSD: heightened feelings of fear and anxiety,
recurrent and intrusive thoughts, presence of negative
emotions, social withdrawal, sleep disorders, nightmares,
change in eating behavior,
"As lockdowns, mask-wearing and social distancing became less of an issue
and folks began to resume their pre-pandemic lives, these issues have not let
up and we're seeing a slight increase in them.
The National Alliance on Mental
Illness acknowledges post-pandemic
stress disorder and has coined the
term,"fear of normal" to describe it.
That organization says, "As we inch towards
a new normal, a first good step is recognizing
that the pandemic is a traumatic event we
collectively experienced.
We can take extra care to address the underlying emotions and the reality of returning to normal"
To address those dealing with early signs of post-pandemic stress disorder, Harmony Place along
with the National Alliance on Mental Illness recommends: practicing mindfulness activities.
If these lifestyle changes fail to
alleviate the symptoms, don't be
afraid to reach out for help.
Consulting with a qualified
mental health professional may
be in order.
Find Out More At
https://harmonyplace.
com/