Abstract

Traumatic stress is a psychological response to a highly distressing or life-threatening event. It is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation and can have a significant impact on an individual's mental and physical health. Traumatic stress can be caused by a variety of events, including natural disasters, accidents, physical or sexual assault, war, or witnessing violence

Keywords: Traumatic stress, Addiction behaviors, Crisis intervention, Emergency services, Forensic mental health