Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops following an exposure to a life-threatening event to oneself or a close relation.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops following an exposure to a life-threatening event to oneself or a close relation. According to DSM V the main features of PTSD include: experiencing or witnessing a stressful event, re-experiencing symptoms of the event that include nightmares and (or) flashbacks, efforts to avoid situations, places, and people that are reminders of the traumatic event, hyperarousal symptoms, such as irritability, concentration problems, and sleep disturbances and negative alterations in cognitions and mood. (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
Understanding PTSD
The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that 14.4% of Australians, or 2.3 million people, will have an anxiety disorder at some point in their life, with 6.4% of Australians experiencing PTSD(Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2008).
Many people with PTSD need professional treatment to recover from psychological distress that can be intense and disabling. It is important to remember that Trauma may lead to severe distress. It is important to remember that distress is not the individual’s fault and PTSD is treatable. The earlier a person gets treatment, the better the chances of recovery.
Treatment of PTSD includes both talk therapy (psychotherapy) and medications which provide effective evidence-based treatments
There are many types of talk therapies that are effective like trauma focused cognitive behavioural therapy, prolonged exposure of therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR).
Our Psychiatrists are committed to providing comprehensive assessments to correctly identify PTSD symptoms and ensure that you receive an accurate diagnosis.
Book online for a fast, affordable and convenient online PTSD assessment or call Fluence Clinic directly on
0457 243 459
Understanding PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops following an exposure to a life-threatening event to oneself or a close relation.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops following an exposure to a life-threatening event to oneself or a close relation. According to DSM V the main features of PTSD include: experiencing or witnessing a stressful event, re-experiencing symptoms of the event that include nightmares and (or) flashbacks, efforts to avoid situations, places, and people that are reminders of the traumatic event, hyperarousal symptoms, such as irritability, concentration problems, and sleep disturbances and negative alterations in cognitions and mood. (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that 14.4% of Australians, or 2.3 million people, will have an anxiety disorder at some point in their life, with 6.4% of Australians experiencing PTSD(Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2008).
Many people with PTSD need professional treatment to recover from psychological distress that can be intense and disabling. It is important to remember that Trauma may lead to severe distress. It is important to remember that distress is not the individual’s fault and PTSD is treatable. The earlier a person gets treatment, the better the chances of recovery.
Treatment of PTSD includes both talk therapy (psychotherapy) and medications which provide effective evidence-based treatments
There are many types of talk therapies that are effective like trauma focused cognitive behavioural therapy, prolonged exposure of therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR).
Our Psychiatrists are committed to providing comprehensive assessments to correctly identify PTSD symptoms and ensure that you receive an accurate diagnosis.
Book online for a fast, affordable and convenient online PTSD assessment or call Fluence Clinic directly on
0457 243 459
