The presence of dissociation, a profound sense of detachment from one's sense of self or surroundings, may indicate a high risk of developing severe post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, physical pain, depression, and social impairment in people who have experienced trauma, according to findings from the largest prospective study of its kind. "Dissociation may help someone cope in the aftermath of …
As the world fights against challenges arising from the spread of Covid-19, alcohol consumption has become a common coping response to reduce stress amid the pandemic, according to the experts. Because the Covid-19 pandemic is longer lasting and more extensive than previous traumatic events--with widespread social disruption and isolation, limited social support and access to medical care, and negative domestic …
