PTSD UK Impact report 2022/23
We are incredibly proud to publish our latest Impact Report, which celebrates our achievements, and provides data and stories about the work we have done. We want to say a huge thank you to our supporters and volunteers who helped support people affected by PTSD and C-PTSD – we couldn’t have done this without you.
In the report, you can find out about how we work, what we do to raise awareness and how we’ve helped support those who need us.
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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.