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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