One of the major causes of post-traumatic stress disorder in women and children in Australia is domestic violence (DV). DV affects women and children at all levels of society in Australia, although the incidence is higher in low socio-economic groups and among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. There are a number of reasons for […]
Read moreAccidents, shocks, trauma – these are unfortunate and unwanted, but not inevitable in our lives. We all go through suffering, but we still get through whatever bad has happened to us, and move forward. There are, however, some unfortunate people in this world who have trouble coming back to reality after something traumatic has happened. […]
Read moreIntroduction Researchers have found that a new type of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), a form of counselling, can help reduce the risk of developing PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in victims who have experienced an emotional or psychological trauma. A trauma, an emotional response to a harmful, terrifying, life-threatening event, can have significant consequences for […]
Read moreIntroduction Experiencing an emotional or psychological trauma, such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, a natural disaster, etc, can have severe negative consequences on the victim, as well as on the people around them. A trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event, which can lead to shock and denial at first, but also have […]
Read moreIntroduction Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a terrifying experience for the individual who suffers from it. Simultaneously, it can severely affect the friends and families of the individuals affected by it. PTSD symptoms affect Individuals who have been through life-threatening traumatic events and they start exhibiting some of the symptoms that characterise PTSD. It […]
Read moreI am giving out this piece of information to help my readers to know in details how the GP Mental Health Plan works. The information in this post is extracted from Australian Psychological Society website. The link to the complete post is http://www.psychology.org.au/medicare/fact_sheet/ What is the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative? Medicare rebates […]
Read moreWhat is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? According to American Psychiatry Association (APA), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault. Some early symptoms of Posttraumatic […]
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