What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ❓

 An anxiety disorder where you re-live trauma 😱

 Causes: major trauma/stressful/frightening events e.g. violent assault, abuse, serious accidents

What are the Symptoms of PTSD ❓

 Re-experiencing trauma e.g. flashbacks 💡

 Avoidance of everything related to the trauma 🚫

 Feeling numb/disconnected/detached

 Easily irritated/angered 😡

 Feeling negative

 Sleeping problems (insomnia) 🛌

How do you Diagnose PTSD ❓

 Medical psychiatric assessment

How do you Treat PTSD ❓

 Monitoring symptoms over time 👨‍⚕️

 Self-help: joining a support group, reading books

 Behavioural or psychological therapy 🗣

 Antidepressant medication

Why should I Worry about PTSD ❓

Increased rate of physical health problems associated

 Can lead to other mental health problems e.g. depression 😢