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stress syndromes  

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  • From the loss of a job or death of a loved one to involvement in military combat or a natural disaster, many people experience stressful events at some point in their lives. While these experiences cause distress for most people, for some individuals, they can also lead to serious psychiatric disorders. [Source: Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief; Stress Syndromes]

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