Classmate, let's talk: Psychological disorders

Author: (USA) Kay Mary Potterfield / Wang Zhaohui
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Have you ever had an unforgettable painful experience? Have you ever felt fear, despair, or anger? Can you control your emotions? Do you know how to get out of the of psychological pain? Open the newspaper, turn on the TV: car accidents, wars, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, plane crashes, acute infectious diseases—these once seemingly distant calamities seem to be approaching us step by step with the development of society. Many people who have experienced or witnessed such events may develop a psychological disorder, which is known as "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder," abbreviated as PTSD in English. Nausea, insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks, hyper—all of these are typical symptoms of PTSD. This book introduces in simple and clear language the main symptoms of PTSD, the various causes of PTSD, the types of people who are likely to develop PTSD, and how to find effective solutions. Today's young people are often overwhelmed by the pressures of life and study, including the threat of sudden misfortunes. The lives of American high school students Bill, Rhiatta, Karen, and Carlos in the book were once disrupted by unexpected events. Their process of dealing with psychological trauma and disorders demonstrates that trauma is not terrible, what is terrible is being overwhelmed by it. Moreover, extraordinary experiences have given them additional insights, maturity, and resilience on their path to growth. Kay Mary Potterfield has a 20-year writing career and has served as a teacher in middle school, high school, and university. She has written numerous works related to adolescents.