Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
Introduction
Stress is a common problem that every human gets to experience at different levels. The different challenges and decision-making processes that people go through on a daily basis often leave them stressed. Instances of frustration are expected in life, and these often cause stress. However, in extreme circumstances, stress can lead to major problems in life. For example, stress can lead to the development of anxiety disorders, and this can impair life. In this paper, the focus will be on a stress-related problem known as post-traumatic disorder or PTSD. The paper will provide an analysis of the stress-related problem, its impact, the coping strategies applicable, the strengths and limitations of the coping strategies, and finally, the paper will provide the coping strategy considered the best fit for the stress-related problem.
Stress-Related Problem
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a disorder that develops after a person experiences a dangerous, scary, and distressing event. PTSD starts with normal responses to fear, whereby a person becomes increasingly careful or develops a more sensitive fight-or-flight response to experiences (NIMH, 2019). However, for some people, this fight-or-flight response can become increasingly problematic and be triggered even when there are no experiences or instances of danger. In such instances, a person is likely to be diagnosed with PTSD. However, it is crucial to note that people develop PTSD differently. According to NIMH (2019), there are individuals who develop PTSD after undergoing sudden losses of friends and family. Therefore, PTSD is not necessarily caused by the experience of a dangerous or scary event.
In the world, PTSD is a major problem that impacts millions. According to Kessler et al. (2017), PTSD is a cross-nationally prevalent condition. However, regardless of it being a global problem, the researchers indicate that 50% of individuals who reported experiencing severe PTSD happen to receive treatment. Further, the researchers reveal that the treatment of PTSD and the seriousness with which the disease is taken is heavily dependent upon a country’s income level. In countries with a history of war, PTSD happens to be more prevalent, according to Hoppen and Morina (2019). In their study that assessed the prevalence of PTSD in countries that experienced war between 1989 and 2015, Hoppen and Morina (2019) estimated out of 1.45 billion people who experienced war, 354 million suffered from PTSD. The researchers continue to indicate that 117 million experienced comorbid PTSD. These numbers are quite scary considering the low rate of treatment or help a majority of these individuals receive. In another study, Kessler et al. (2017) revealed that the experiences that happen to lead to PTSD at a greater percentage or likelihood include sexual assault, the unexpected death or loss of a loved one, rape, and being a victim of stalkers. The researchers indicate that these experiences have a high PTSD risk and would likely lead to the stress-related problem.
Depression
Depression is one of the most commonly occurring mental health issues in the world. According to the WHO (2021), approximately 5% of all adults in ...