Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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 😢
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