Protective Factors are factors that help 'buffer' or reduce the negative effects that risk factors may have on our mental health.Like how we have umbrellas to lower the affects of rain.
now here are some things you can to prevent trauma from becoming PTSD:
• Continuous contact with and support from important people in your life
• Disclosing the trauma to loved ones
• Identifying as a survivor as opposed to a victim
• Use of positive emotion and laughter
• Finding positive meaning in the trauma
• Helping others in their healing process
• Holding the belief that you can manage your feelings and cope
Risk Factors
What is a risk factor?
Risk Factors are factors that could have a negative impact upon our mental health. These factors can be placed under a range of different categories: Individual, family, peers, school, community.
now here are some things that that increase your likelihood of getting PTSD:
