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Over 70 adults have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder due to social events and epidemics, experts call for temporary withdrawal

2020-08-07T04:14:29.872Z


The government turmoil has not subsided, and the new crown pneumonia epidemic has continued for more than half a year, and the public has been deeply affected. A survey conducted by the University of Hong Kong found that more than 70% of the respondents had symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Chen Youkai, head of the Department of Psychiatry at the Li Ka-shing School of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, said that related matters may not be under their control. The public can try to focus on their interests and temporarily withdraw, so as not to further affect their mental health.


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Written by: Huang Weilun

2020-08-07 11:55

Last update date: 2020-08-07 11:55

The government turmoil has not subsided, and the new crown pneumonia epidemic has continued for more than half a year, and the public has been deeply affected. A survey conducted by the University of Hong Kong found that more than 70% of the respondents had symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Chen Youkai, head of the Department of Psychiatry at the Li Ka-shing School of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, said that related matters may not be under their control. The public can try to focus on their interests and temporarily withdraw, so as not to further affect their mental health.

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The research team of the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Hong Kong launched an investigation from February to July this year to understand the impact of political events and epidemics on the mental state of citizens. Finally, 11,493 citizens' self-assessments were collected. Chen Youkai, who is in charge of the investigation, said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millenniums" this morning (7th) that more than 70 adults have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, including uncontrolled repetition of some images in their minds, such as being attacked; Be nervous and watch out for threats around you.

Chen Youkai said that although social events and epidemics cannot be controlled by individuals, citizens can try to withdraw and stay away from relevant information temporarily. He continued that he is not avoiding related things, but he can't just focus on things that he can't control, he can try to focus on his interests.

Chen Youkai said that more than seven adults have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. (Profile picture)

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