When people are ex- posed to a traumatic event, they frequently suffer psychological consequences such as depression or anxiety.
Serious issues are treatable.
Additionally, some people experience recur- rent and ongoing recollections of the trauma, which can obviously lead to distress. Clinical depression and anxiety can be harmful but are very treatable. Sometimes these feelings may lead to thoughts of suicide or death. If they do, it is time to ask for help immediately.
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