Traumatic events happen. They disrupt our lives and leave us wondering “now what”? Recovering mentally and emotionally from a traumatic accident is as important as recovering physically. NGMC has partnered with TandemStride and Trauma Survivors Network to bring easily accessible resources to our trauma survivors.
Acute Stress After a Traumatic Injury
Acute stress can develop after a person has been injured. This acute stress can be seen as:
- Feeling like one is ‘in a daze’
- Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- Problems with concentration
- Irritable mood
- Distressing memories of traumatic event(s)
For more information, please visit www.nghs.com/ptsd.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Traumatic Injury
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can result from witnessing or being involved in an extraordinarily stressful event. Symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks, increased anxiety, and racing thoughts of the event. PTSD typically begins 30 days after the event occurs. There is help available!
TandemStride is a technology-enabled platform powered by the strength of peer connection through shared lived-experiences to aid in effective and meaningful recovery after injury or illness. This free app connects trauma survivors and/or their caregivers with fellow community members who have prevailed through similar challenges. For more information, visit www.tandemstride.com or download the app today!
The Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) is a community for survivors and their families to connect and rebuild after a traumatic physical injury. The TSN offers peer visitation, support groups, family classes, and the NextSteps program. To view resources or find out more, please visit www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org.
Self-Assessment
To check your risk for PTSD, please visit PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Test – Mental Health America for a self-assessment.