FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 13, 2001 -
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by a traumatic event that is beyond the levels of human experience, such a witnessing a brutal crime, combat in war, or being the victim of a sexual assault or abusive relationship. Rape, in particular, is one of the most common causes of PTSD. 31% of all victims develop Rape-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (RR-PTSD) sometime in their lifetimes. In the United States, 1.3 million women currently have RR-PTSD, 3.8 million women have previously had RR-PTSD and roughly 211,000 women will develop RR-PTSD each year. About 4% of the population will experience symptoms of PTSD during any given year
In respect to the many survivors of abuse, the Broken Spirits Network is pleased to announce the opening of a section focusing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The PTSD section contains a variety of information from symptoms of PTSD to treatment and recovery. With the growing amount of people diagnosed with PTSD we find in imperative to keep people informed on this topic. Through the comming months we plan on adding to the list of resources to provide viewers with essential links to information on PTSD.
The Broken Spirits Network is an online community and support group that focuses on aiding both current and past victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Broken Spirits provides a comprehensive list of shelters, hotlines and organizations that can provide help for potential victims. In addition to the national abuse resource listing is a comprehensive discussion forum where users can create their own virtual identity within complete confidentiality. This allows people to discuss the happenings of their life without letting others know who they really are. Another point of interest is the information section of the site where you can find a reference of common symptoms of abuse and also find methods to prevent becoming a victim. With the help of the media, abuse related organizations, and the friends & families of victims, the Broken Spirits Network hopes to provide the essential attention victims in need.
For additional information regarding the Broken Spirits Network please refer to:
http://www.brokenspirits.com/ or send email to: info@brokenspirits.com
