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Apr 16, 2021, 5 tweets

[THREAD] on Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAM) & #PTSD by @kavita1010

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Get Ready with Kavita (Ep 11)

Kavita does her #GRWM routine & talks about important topics.

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*TW: #SexualAssault, #PTSD

We all put on a face for the world, like armor. But, beneath that armor, can lie trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Prof. @karestankoenen, @HarvardChanSPH on PTSD:
1️⃣ 2X likely for women
2️⃣ 30% US cases b/c of sexual violence

PTSD symptoms (@MayoClinic):
🚨 Intrusive memories
🚨 Avoidance
🚨 Neg changes in thinking
🚨 Changes in physical & emotional reactions


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If you’re experiencing #PTSD, please seek help.

US 🇺🇸:
@RAINN: 800-656-HOPE (24/7 hotline)

India 🇮🇳:
Sayfty’s Survivors Toolkit: sayfty.com/survivorstoolk…

UK 🇬🇧:
Rape Crisis England & Wales (@RapeCrisisEandW): 0808-802-9999

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