Psychic
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental and behavioral disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
- Nature of disability : Acquired
- Age group concerned : Teenagers and adults
- Number of people affected : Rough estimate between 3% and 10% of the adult population
Symptoms
- Trouble remembering key features of the traumatic event
- Negative thoughts about oneself or the world
- Exaggerated feelings of blame directed toward oneself or others
- Ongoing negative emotions, such as fear, anger, guilt, or shame
- Loss of interest in previous activities
- Feelings of social isolation
- Difficulty feeling positive emotions, such as happiness or satisfaction
Solutions for accessibility
- Add relevant headings and lists
- White space evenly distributed throughout your content
- Separate content into shorter, condensed paragraphs
- Consistent, symmetrical design
- Use bulleted lists
- Include logical reading order and organisation
- Use user-friendly fonts and softer colour tones and shades
- Properly coded search bars with easy navigation and relevant explanations
- Minimise complexity to avoid cognitive overload
- Incorporate a variety of images without depicting people in distress or feelings of despair
- Avoid ‘timed’ submission forms
- Refrain from language that could be deemed offensive to members of the mental health community, such as mad, crazy, psychopath, maniac or loony
- Don't use stereotypical phrases that reflect negativity. Instead of saying normal person vs. healthy person, say: disabled person