This short video uses the diagnostics from the DSM and the ICD 10 to understand what PTSD.

One in ten people are expected to experience PTSD at some point in their life. CBT, EMDR and narrative exposure therapy are the statistically supported approaches to helping people with PTSD.

If you're based in the UK access help via your GP, and talk with your local IAPT service.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts please contact your local health practitioner. In the UK you can ring the Samaritans on 116 123, talk to your GP or access your local A & E department.


Reference: Jeffrey Schein, Christy Houle, Annette Urganus, Martin Cloutier, Oscar Patterson-Lomba, Yao Wang, Sarah King, Will Levinson, Annie Guérin, Patrick Lefebvre & Lori L. Davis (2021) Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder in the United States: a systematic literature review, Current Medical Research and Opinion, 37:12, 2151-2161, DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2021.1978417

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