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.
Case Study: CBT Treatment – Holly
Case Study: CBT Treatment – Holly Holly developed PTSD after seeing her Dad who received fatal crush injuries. Following intense flashbacks and intrusive memories, she started CBT treatment which allowed her to become free from the effects of PTSD within
Windsor Easter 50 Challenge for PTSD UK
events | walk or run easter 50 challenge 50km and 25km Sign up now Easter 50 Challenge The challenge Take on a 50 km Ultra or a historic 25km – and make it an active Easter! From our Windsor Racecourse
PTSD UK joins #GivingTuesday 2021
PTSD UK joins #GivingTuesday 2021, the global day of generosity taking place on 30 November PTSD UK is thrilled to announce that we’re one of the thousands of organisations taking part in this year’s #GivingTuesday campaign, to be held on
Post Natal PTSD: Sian’s Story
Post Natal PTSD: Sian’s Story It has long been recognised that following a difficult childbirth or pregnancy some people may go on to develop psychological problems. However, it is only relatively recently that it has become accepted that they can
Play therapy as a treatment for children and adolescents with PTSD
Play therapy as a treatment for children and adolescents with PTSD A diverse range of traumas in childhood can leave under 18-year-olds with PTSD. In some cases, creating symptoms that appear many years later. As part of a series of
Peak District Challenge 2022 for PTSD UK
events | walk or run Peak district Challenge 50km and 25km Sign up now Peak District Challenge The challenge This challenge will welcome 2,000 adventurers into the fabulous Peak District National Park. We’ll have a major ‘BaseCamp’ hub set-up in
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.