Recovering From Trauma
TAKE AN ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH CHECKUP
Why take a Quiz?
All of us struggle with mental health pressures at one time or other in our lives. Relationships are complex, life is hard and people are human. As a result, mental health issues are very common.
Kells wants you to know when and how to get help. This simple, online, private, mental health check-up can identify some symptoms so you know if accessing counselling is a good idea.
We all know that it is smart to care for our physical health by regular checkups and treatment. It is also smart to monitor and care for mental health and relationship issues.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Trauma is a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Experiencing or witnessing an accident, disaster, sexual or physical assault, or many other serious events, can trigger symptoms.
It is natural to have some of these symptoms after a traumatic event.
Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to avoid it. Sometimes people have very serious symptoms that go away after a few weeks. This is called acute stress disorder (ASD). When the symptoms last more than three months, seriously affect one’s ability to fun
Anyone can develop traumatic stress reactions at any age. Not everyone with traumatic stress reactions has personally been through a dangerous event. Some people develop stress reactions after a friend or family member experiences danger or harm. The sudden, unexpected death of a loved one can also lead to extreme stress reactions.
What happens after I take the check-up?
Once you've answered the check-up questions, you can print out your results. You can take this page to your doctor or psychologist to discuss your concerns.
Come back in 6 months for your next check-up!
TAKE AN ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH CHECKUP
Why take a Quiz?
All of us struggle with mental health pressures at one time or other in our lives. Relationships are complex, life is hard and people are human. As a result, mental health issues are very common.
Kells wants you to know when and how to get help. This simple, online, private, mental health check-up can identify some symptoms so you know if accessing counselling is a good idea.
We all know that it is smart to care for our physical health by regular checkups and treatment. It is also smart to monitor and care for mental health and relationship issues.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Trauma is a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Experiencing or witnessing an accident, disaster, sexual or physical assault, or many other serious events, can trigger symptoms.
It is natural to have some of these symptoms after a traumatic event.
Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to avoid it. Sometimes people have very serious symptoms that go away after a few weeks. This is called acute stress disorder (ASD). When the symptoms last more than three months, seriously affect one’s ability to fun
Anyone can develop traumatic stress reactions at any age. Not everyone with traumatic stress reactions has personally been through a dangerous event. Some people develop stress reactions after a friend or family member experiences danger or harm. The sudden, unexpected death of a loved one can also lead to extreme stress reactions.
What happens after I take the check-up?
Once you've answered the check-up questions, you can print out your results. You can take this page to your doctor or psychologist to discuss your concerns.
Come back in 6 months for your next check-up!
1. Over the last three months have you had repeated, disturbing memories, thoughts, images or dreams of a past stressful experience?
Yes
No
2. Over the last three months have you felt emotionally upset, had a strong physical reaction (e.g., sweating, heart pounding, trouble breathing), or felt as if you were reliving a stressful experience?
Yes
No
3. Over the last three months have you tried to avoid being triggered? For example, tried to avoid places or talking about the event?
Yes
No
4. Over the last three months have you had trouble recalling important details of the stressful event.
Yes
No
5. Over the last three months have you lost interest in activities that you used to enjoy, or don’t seem to care about things as much?
Yes
No
6. Over the last three months have you felt emotionally numb and not connected to others in the same way as before?
Yes
No
7. Over the last three months have you had trouble falling or staying asleep? Have you felt exhausted, even if you had enough sleep?
Yes
No
8. Over the last three months have you felt irritable, had angry outbursts, or been told that you are more impatient than prior to a stressful event?
Yes
No
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