Victims of crime may suffer from a variety of psychopathologies following criminal trauma including:

1. Acute Stress Disorder
2. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
3. Adjustment Disorder
4. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
5. Major Depressive Disorder
6. Panic Disorder
7. Personality Disorder
8. Social Phobia

Together with functional impairment including:

Interpersonal, social, vocational, educational and recreational impairment.

Together with comorbidies including:

1. Insomnia
2. Cardiovascular Problems
3. Gastrointenstinal Difficulties
4. Musculoskeletal Issues
5. Dermatological Problems

Have you:

1. Have you avoided being reminded of the experience by staying away from certain places, people and activities?

2. Have you lost interest in activities that were once important or enjoyable?

3. Have you felt more distant or isolated from other people?

4. Have you found it harder to feel love or affection for other people?

5. Have you felt that there is no point planning for the future?

6. Have you had more trouble than usual with sleep?

7. Have you become jumpy or easily startled by ordinary noise or movements?

If you have answered yes to four or more of the above you will most likely require some professional help. Call Victims of Crime Counselling & Compensation services today on 9415 9492 for an appointment.

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