With war and other armed conflicts, countless numbers of highly emotional and traumatic situations have been experienced by ordinary citizens and military personnel who are trying to protect themselves and others, escape their country, or looking for safety inside of a war zone.
These highly emotional and traumatic experiences may include forced separation from loved ones, unplanned relocation, witnessing decimation of homes and communities, experiencing life-threatening food insecurity, serious injury, violence, threat of death, and witnessing death of loved ones and others.
If you or someone who you care about have experienced or seen dangerous or frightening events that make you fearful, download these helpful strategies for coping with anxiety due to emotional trauma.