Section: Module 8: Lesson 1: Prevention of Interpersonal & Self-Directed Violence | War and Health | NextGenU.org
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the origin and the extent of different types of violence, including community violence, domestic violence and suicide
- Identify the risk factors as well as the prevention strategies for each type of violence
- Learn what is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), when it starts, and how to help those who are affected by it
- Learn the best practices to address violence during and after a disaster
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- Read this course and consider the origin and extent of different types of violence at the micro level, including community violence, domestic violence and suicide.
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- Read this report to learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Understand the key points of its etiology, its signs and symptoms, as well as its diagnosis and treatment.
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- Read this text to learn about the best practices to address violence during and after disasters and to learn how to respond through early and proactive action using a public health approach.
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- Read the document to learn about current terminology and best practices regarding self-directed violence (SDV), an important cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.