Trauma
Trauma
Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience which would be experienced as such by most people. Examples of Trauma include
- Accidents (life-threatening)
- Natural disasters
- Crimes (either being a victim of, or witnessing)
- Witnessing deaths
- Sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse & rape
- Reactions to Trauma can include:
- Acute Stress Reaction – extreme anxiety in the first few days after the trauma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – characterised by disturbing flashbacks
- Adjustment Disorder – longer term depressive and anxiety symptoms
- Clinical Depression
- Panic attacks
- Insomnia
People who suffer trauma benefit from early psychological therapy. They may often require medication after careful assessment by a Psychiatrist. Effective treatment can be expected with good clinical outcomes.
A-Z Issues
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Trauma
Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience which would be experienced as such