After a trip to the Philippines to report on a devastating typhoon, longtime CBC correspondent Curt Petrovich couldn’t shake the tragic scenes from his mind. He shares his experience with PTSD in a new CBC documentary. CBC | Health News
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How PTSD Differs From Other Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety can come in many forms, and not all of it is a disorder. Anxiety is a natural situation in which the body senses a real or perceived threat and responds with heightened sense of awareness, increased pulse rate, and the physical ability to flee from danger. This is a healthy and protective mechanism designed […]
Fort McMurray evacuees plagued by PTSD, study suggests
The destruction caused by the Fort McMurray wildfires is still being felt by those who lived through it, and the damage runs deep for evacuees haunted by the disaster. CBC | Health News
