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1. www.nhs.uk › mental-health › conditionsOverview - Post-traumatic stress disorder - NHS

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   Any situation that a person finds traumatic can cause PTSD. These can include: serious road accidents; violent personal assaults, such as sexual assault, mugging or robbery; serious health problems; childbirth experiences; PTSD can develop immediately after someone experiences a disturbing event, or it can occur weeks, months or even years later.

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     The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can...

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     Complex PTSD may be caused by experiencing recurring or...

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3. www.nhs.uk › mental-health › conditionsTreatment - Post-traumatic stress disorder - NHS

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   Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy that aims to help you manage problems by changing how you think and act. Trauma-focused CBT uses a range of psychological techniques to help you come to terms with the traumatic event. For example, your therapist may ask you to face your traumatic memories by describing aspects of you...

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   Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychological treatment that's been found to reduce the symptoms of PTSD. It involves recalling the traumatic incident in detail while making eye movements, usually by following the movement of your therapist's finger. Other methods may include the therapist tapping their finger or playing s...

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   There are a number of charities that provide peer support and advice for PTSD. For example: 1. Combat Stress– a military charity specialising in helping ex-servicemen and women 2. Rape Crisis– a UK charity providing a range of services for women and girls who have experienced abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault 3. Victim Support– providing ...

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4. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-ofSelf-care for PTSD - Mind

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   Explains what post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

5. www.nhs.uk › mental-health › conditionsSymptoms - Post-traumatic stress disorder - NHS

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   The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life. In most cases, the symptoms develop during the first month after a traumatic event. But in a minority of cases, there may be a delay of months or even years before symptoms start to appear.

6. www.rcpsych.ac.uk › mental-health › mental-illnessesPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Royal College of ...

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   PTSD can affect anyone, and is caused when someone is exposed to actual or threatened: death; serious injury; sexual violence; They may be exposed in one of the following ways: Directly – it happened to them; Witnessing – they saw it happen to someone else; Learning – they found out that it had happened to someone very close to them

7. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-ofTreatment for PTSD - Mind

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   Explains what post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

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   What are the treatment options for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

   • The main treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are talking therapies and medicine. Traumatic events can be very difficult to come to terms with, but confronting your feelings and getting professional help is often the only way of effectively treating PTSD.

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   Can PTSD be treated after a traumatic event?

   • If necessary, your GP can refer you to mental health specialists for further assessment and treatment. PTSD can be successfully treated, even when it develops many years after a traumatic event. Any treatment depends on the severity of symptoms and how soon they occur after the traumatic event.

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   Can traumatic events cause PTSD?

   • Any situation that a person finds traumatic can cause PTSD. These can include: PTSD can develop immediately after someone experiences a disturbing event, or it can occur weeks, months or even years later.

   Overview - Post-traumatic stress disorder - NHS

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   Do you need medication for PTSD?

   • People experiencing PTSD aren't routinely prescribed medication. However, you might be offered medication if: you are unable or do not want to try talking treatments. If you are offered medication for PTSD, this will usually be an antidepressant. While PTSD is not the same as depression, this type of medication has been found to help.

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   What is post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

   • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt.

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   Is it too late to get treatment for PTSD?

   • It's possible for PTSD to be successfully treated many years after the traumatic event or events occurred, which means it's never too late to get help. Before having treatment for PTSD, a detailed assessment of your symptoms will be carried out to ensure treatment is tailored to your individual needs. This may be carried out by a GP or specialist.

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9. www.nhsinform.scot › illnesses-and-conditionsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - NHS inform

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   Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a very stressful, frightening or distressing event, or after a prolonged traumatic experience. Types of events that can lead to PTSD include: serious road accidents; violent personal assaults, such as sexual assault, mugging or robbery; prolonged sexual abuse, violence or severe neglect