There is a war going on between Iran and America for many days. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has warned that tonight an entire civilization will be destroyed forever. Many kinds of apprehensions are being raised after this statement. Amidst this increasing danger, it is important to also think about the people who are present in these countries during the war. Especially the people in Iran are facing a huge crisis at this time. Experts say that the impact of war is not limited only to the loss of life and property but it also affects mental health.
war During this time, there is a lot of fear in the minds of people due to insecurity and fear of danger to life. This increases mental stress and worsens mental health. This is the reason that at such times, many people start suffering from anxiety to depression and panic attacks, many people become victims of sleep problems.
Dr. AK Vishwakarma, in the department of mental illness in the district hospital of Ghaziabad, says that when there is a war in the countries and the situation becomes very dangerous, then fear arises in the minds of the people. This fear disturbs the hormonal balance in the body. Due to this, the level of cortisol hormone in the body deteriorates. Due to this, people remain nervous, restless and always in fear or risk of life. Gradually this situation affects the mind. There is chemical imbalance in the brain which causes depression. In this situation the person has to get treatment from a mental health expert.
Dr. Vishwakarma says that even after the war, the condition of such people does not improve. Many of these people become victims of post-traumatic stress disorder. Due to this people have scary dreams. The incidents during the war start recurring in his mind. They always have the same fear and restlessness and people become mentally stressed. During times of war, rumors and news circulating on social media also spoil people's mental health.
Children, elderly and people already suffering from mental stress are more affected by this condition. It may be difficult for them to handle fear and anxiety. The mental health of such people can deteriorate significantly. In some cases, it even comes to the point of hospitalization.
If you can go to a safe place, stay there.
Limit time spent watching news
Communicate with family and friends
Avoid talking about war
If you are facing any problem then consult a doctor
