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An estimated 33-50% of heart attack survivors may experience some form of psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, psychosocial stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can affect physical recovery and long-term health. People with persistent psychological distress lasting up to 12 months after a heart attack are nearly 1.5 times more likely to have a future cardiac event.