Post-traumatic stress
This week we learned Northern Ireland has the highest rate of post-traumatic stress in the world – beyond Israel and Lebanon. Decades of conflict have taken their toll, leading to isolation, deprivation, discrimination and despondency.
One service which often goes unacknowledged is Volunteer befrienders who make contact with those in need and offers a helping hand. It’s no accident that befrienders are often from the same community as their clients: these people need to have a deep understanding of individual situations.
Belfast Telegraph, 17/12/2011
One service which often goes unacknowledged is Volunteer befrienders who make contact with those in need and offers a helping hand. It’s no accident that befrienders are often from the same community as their clients: these people need to have a deep understanding of individual situations.
Belfast Telegraph, 17/12/2011