Tragic Events and Health

Tragic Events and Health : 

Tragic Events and Health Dr Dhananjay Gambhire MD (Psy) DPM Consultant Psychiatrist

Tragedy : 

Tragedy Greek word Means songs of loss or death Practically used to any significant loss. Major blow to personal asset. Death of loved one

Mental Health Physical Health : 

Mental Health Physical Health A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life A strongof the health of localized population is their height|weight, which increases with improved nutrition and health care. This is also influenced by the standard of living and quality of life.

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“A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”WHO A combination of physical, emotional, social and most importantly mental well-being is necessary to achieve overall health

Natural : 

Natural Disaster Tsunami Earthquake Death due to old age

Man made : 

Man made Divorce Homicide Terror strike

Reactions to Tragedy : 

Reactions to Tragedy Normal Reaction Grief Bereavement Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Psychotic Breakdown

Stages of death and dying : 

Stages of death and dying Shock and denial

Anger : 

Anger Why me Irritability Crying spells Hitting Abuses

Bargaining : 

Bargaining Negotiate with god in return of cure

Depression : 

Depression Withdrawn Hopelessness Suicidal Sleep difficulty

Acceptance : 

Acceptance Fear not death remember those who have gone before you and those who will come after

Bereavement : 

Bereavement State of being deprived of someone by death Protest Searching Despair Detachment Reorganize

Grief : 

Grief Subjective feeling precipitated by death of loved one Few wks-work Few months-establish equilibrium New relationship-6 mths 1 yr

Post Traumatic stress disorder : 

Post Traumatic stress disorder Persistent reexperiencing Avoidance of stimuli associated with trauma Hyperarousal Disturbance in social and occupational settings

Depression : 

Depression Sadness of mood Suicidal ideas Decreased interest in pleasurable activities In food intake Sleep Crying spells Panic attacks

Psychotic Breakdown : 

Psychotic Breakdown Irrelevant talk Self care Sleep Wandering behavior Disorganized thinking

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Suicide Accidents Vulnerable to infections Anxiety Panic Noncompliance with medicines

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What to Do

Support, Encouragement to discuss the event : 

Support, Encouragement to discuss the event

Follow all cultural maneuvers after death : 

Follow all cultural maneuvers after death Rituals of mourning Disposing body Religious ceremonies Unite families Community expression Visits Prayers Protect surviors from isolation and vulnaribity

Sunlight : 

Sunlight

Exercise Talk—be part of crowd : 

Exercise Talk—be part of crowd

Laugh : 

Laugh

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Nutrition

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Monitor Alcohol and smoking

Diary Writing : 

Diary Writing

High mental Activity : 

High mental Activity

Relaxation techniques : 

Relaxation techniques Art of living Siddh samadhi yog Brahm vidya Yoga Meditation Breathing Exercises Pranayam

Family therapy : 

Family therapy Identification with parents Bondage with relatives

Psycho education : 

Psycho education Psychological health expert. Group or single meeting Type of Illness Natural course Outcomes Treatments Available

Group therapy : 

Group therapy Group of 5 to 10 peolple Suffering from similar condition Sharing of experiences Moral support

Medicines : 

Medicines Sleeping pills Antidepressant med Antianxiety Med Multivitamins Blood Tests

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I hope this presentation made a diff to you by giving you information about preparedness to tragedy and will help you to help the needy

Thank you : 

Thank you