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