Information for healthcare professionals
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD or C-PTSD) can affect anyone who has been exposed to a traumatic event – an experience which has provoked fear, helplessness or horror. In this section, we share the significance of arming yourself with the knowledge and details to understand the condition, the symptoms it can cause and to be able to guide patients to the support and treatment they may need.
What is PTSD and C-PTSD?
An overview of PTSD and C-PTSD and why understanding them is vital for Healthcare Professionals.
Causes of PTSD & C-PTSD
A look into the causes of PTSD & C-PTSD and how they affect the brain and body.
Symptoms of PTSD and C-PTSD
An explanation of the symptoms (physical, cognitive and emotional) that can be experienced.
Treatments of PTSD and C-PTSD
Up-to-date inforamtion about the current recommended treatments and therapy options for PTSD and C-PTSD
PTSD UK Blog
You’ll find up-to-date news, research and information here along with some great tips to ease your PTSD in our blog.
Simon Brown Golf
Golf for a Good Cause: Charity Golf Day at Goodwood Simon Brown from Chichester is organising a Charity Golf Day at Goodwood in October to help raise awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and fundraise for PTSD UK. Simon was
Tony Adams, PTSD is not a punchline
Tony Adams, PTSD is not a punchline Recently, we contacted both the BBC and Tony Adams (former Arsenal and England football captain) about another instance where PTSD was used as a punchline in a ‘joke’ during a BBC Radio 2
Rai Reid
Rai Reid – raising awareness through music Rai Reid’s debut solo single ‘Born In Rehab’ is now out! Released on Friday 24th February 2023 on all streaming and purchasing platforms, Rai’s first release from her debut album ‘Arise’ documents the
PTSD – what works for me: Michael’s Story
PTSD – what works for me: Michael’s Story In the first of a new series, PTSD UK supporter Michael shares his story of Complex PTSD with us – what caused it, what he experiences as a result, and importantly the
Junior Bake Off – response
Junior Bake Off Complaint – response from Channel 4 Recently, we wrote an ‘Open Letter’ to Channel 4 regarding a joke that Liam Searle on the current series of Junior Bake off regarding PTSD and his experience making fortune cookies.
Paddleboarding for PTSD
Paddleboarding for PTSD: Samantha Rutt’s World Record Attempt Across the English Channel Samantha Rutt from Langham in North Norfolk is planning to beat a World Record for crossing the English Channel on a standup paddleboard to help raise awareness of Post Traumatic Stress
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Treatments for PTSD
It is possible for PTSD to be successfully treated many years after the traumatic event occurred, which means it is never too late to seek help. For some, the first step may be watchful waiting, then exploring therapeutic options such as individual or group therapy – but the main treatment options in the UK are psychological treatments such as Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Traumatic events can be very difficult to come to terms with, but confronting and understanding your feelings and seeking professional help is often the only way of effectively treating PTSD. You can find out more in the links below, or here.