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. 2016 Aug 3;10:16. doi: 10.1186/s13031-016-0083-8

Table 2.

KI descriptions of ”bad psychological health” (n = 19)

Symptom Frequency
Aggression 7
Physiological diseases 7
Withdrawal and isolation/apathy 5
Tearfulness 4
Problems in communications with others 3
Don’t take care of him/herself 3
Hysterics, screams 2
Loss of appetite 1
Tiredness 1
Distraction 1
Apathy 1
Alcohol 1
Effects Frequency
Aggressiveness: (nervousness, out of temper, emotional blows, emotional load) 10
Physiological diseases 7
Conflicts within the family (difficulties with relatives and friends) 7
Withdrawal (depressive mood, apathy, indifference, isolation) 5
Alcoholism and drug addiction 4
Problems at work 3
Tearfulness 3
Problems in communications with others 2
Hysterics, crying, screams 2
Don’t take care of him/herself 2
Loss of appetite 1
Tiredness 1
Distraction 1
Apathy 1
Have will to leave and go somewhere 1
Cannot create a family - no money 1
Syndrome of consumers 1
Syndrome of beggar 1
War (makes person stronger) 1
Positive coping strategies Frequency
Apply to Psychologists 11
Talk with relatives/friends/close people 7
Rely on Religion 7
Receive treatments (body therapy, meds, rehab centers) 6
To rely on yourself 2
To do some activities (sports, social nets, tv, pc.) 1
Negative coping strategies Frequency
Refuse help 3
Plunge into work 3
Give up 1