Adanna Janet Chukwu
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THE IMPACTS OF WAR ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS
The psychological impacts of war on civilian populations are profound, often devastating, and far-reaching. Civilians account for the vast majority of casualties in war and they experience destruction, displacement, fear, and post-traumatic stress in the aftermath of war. It’s been estimated that nearly half of all people living in war-torn countries are affected by psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or substance abuse. War escalates existing mental health problems, and can create new health concerns, even in those who were previously healthy. Long-term studies have shown that exposure to war-related trauma causes a range of negative mental health symptoms. These can include anxiety, depression, intrusive memories, dissociative symptoms, insomnia, decrease in well-being, increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour, and emotional numbing. It’s easy for anyone to understand how war can affect the mental health of individuals who are directly exposed to violence. But the effects of war on mental health can be far-reaching.
By Adanna Janet Chukwu 3 years ago in Earth
TRANSFORMING PAIN INTO A POSSIBILITY
Pain is an inevitable part of life. It is a 7-letter word that we human beings fear, sometimes ironically, but for too many of us, it has become a regular companion. Whether it is of the physical or emotional variety, the pain has the power to completely incapacitate our lives, leaving us feeling hopeless and aimless. But what if the pain had an unexpected purpose? What if pain could be transformed into a gateway of possibility, allowing us to reach our hidden potential and live our fullest lives?
By Adanna Janet Chukwu 3 years ago in Earth
