Topic Introduction
Southern New Hampshire University
Description of Issue or Event
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, Post traumatic stress disorder is the result of a person who has sustained psychopathological
consequences within their personal lives. PTSD can be created from a multitude of events but a
few of the more common life events to keep in mind are sexual/physical abuse victims. Living in
the 21st century versus how life looked for those living in the 1900s, life events resulting in
PTSD have changed as evolution has altered the era in which we live today, for example, in the
1900s PTSD was a common occurrence for those who served in the war; today people are faced
with a multitude of hardships ranging from abuse victims, to substance reliance issues, and
financial issues (Morrissey & Goldman., 1986). Consistent and impactful negative life
occurrences can affect a person’s quality of life, causing educational interruptions stemming
from an early age, adolescence, and even into adulthood. Unfortunately, many treatment options
for this mental health disorder are favored with the use of westernized medication, also known
as, SSRI and MAOI’s, replacing or adjusting the serotonin intake and distribution of the brain of
the suffering victim. In newer studies, the use of meditation and healthier forms of natural
healing is providing PTSD patients with better treatment results and options.
Description of Population
I am choosing to focus on PTSD specifically within all age ranges, given the medicinal changes
over the decades of continued medical research with natural remedies. I am also choosing this
population because all ages can be exposed to negative life impacts which alter their nervous
system. Key challenges for younger age groups could be unhealthy living conditions, witnesses
to abuse, split families, and cognitive downfalls during growth channels. Adolescence is hard to
get through for everyone but for some, certain experiences can leave substantial markings;
hormone changes, puberty, high-school complications, social downfalls, chosen or forced home
lives, or even early substance abuse. Lastly, adulthood comes with considerable financial
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Southern New Hampshire University
Description of Issue or Event
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, Post traumatic stress disorder is the result of a person who has sustained psychopathological
consequences within their personal lives. PTSD can be created from a multitude of events but a
few of the more common life events to keep in mind are sexual/physical abuse victims. Living in
the 21st century versus how life looked for those living in the 1900s, life events resulting in
PTSD have changed as evolution has altered the era in which we live today, for example, in the
1900s PTSD was a common occurrence for those who served in the war; today people are faced
with a multitude of hardships ranging from abuse victims, to substance reliance issues, and
financial issues (Morrissey & Goldman., 1986). Consistent and impactful negative life
occurrences can affect a person’s quality of life, causing educational interruptions stemming
from an early age, adolescence, and even into adulthood. Unfortunately, many treatment options
for this mental health disorder are favored with the use of westernized medication, also known
as, SSRI and MAOI’s, replacing or adjusting the serotonin intake and distribution of the brain of
the suffering victim. In newer studies, the use of meditation and healthier forms of natural
healing is providing PTSD patients with better treatment results and options.
Description of Population
I am choosing to focus on PTSD specifically within all age ranges, given the medicinal changes
over the decades of continued medical research with natural remedies. I am also choosing this
population because all ages can be exposed to negative life impacts which alter their nervous
system. Key challenges for younger age groups could be unhealthy living conditions, witnesses
to abuse, split families, and cognitive downfalls during growth channels. Adolescence is hard to
get through for everyone but for some, certain experiences can leave substantial markings;
hormone changes, puberty, high-school complications, social downfalls, chosen or forced home
lives, or even early substance abuse. Lastly, adulthood comes with considerable financial
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