A disorder characterised by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions.
Symptoms may include nightmares or flashbacks, avoidance of situations that bring back the trauma, heightened reactivity to stimuli, anxiety or depressed mood.
Treatment includes different types of psychotherapy as well as medications to manage symptoms.
SUPER CRO has several resources on our Recovery Resources Encyclopaedia Box (RRE Box) RRE Box that can assist people to learn about PTSD
We have included five websites that have information that will allow people to get information about PTSD, how to help someone with PTSD, how to deal with PTSD,
They include:
