
Freed American prisoners Gershkovich and Whelan may face ‘disruptive’ trauma, say mental health experts
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and American veteran Paul Whelan are safely back on U.S. soil, but they may experience mental health challenges stemming from the trauma of detainment.
"Frightening flashbacks and intrusive recollections can become disruptive and destabilizing." "The celebrations and enthusiastic reunions with loved ones can temporarily overshadow the trauma." "In the case of a severe trauma, such as being held prisoner and wrongly convicted, symptoms may not surface right away." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
A third U.S. citizen, Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, was also released.
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