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Introduction to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Introduction to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

It is a largely lecture based, with presentations by myself Kevin O'Doherty, together with lots of narrated PowerPoint slides. There are also resources for your use.

Overview

About this Course
In this course we look at what is PTSD?, the causes of PTSD, the treatments for PTSD, How we can support the client with PTSD in a professional and effective manner, Psychotherapy and pharmaceutical treatments for PTSD, evidence about the likely prognosis of PTSD, Who is likely to get PTSD and why. It is a largely lecture based, with presentations by myself Kevin O'Doherty, together with lots of narrated PowerPoint slides. There are also resources for your use.


Basic knowledge
An interest in the area of PTSD and/or mental health generally

Course Information

An interest in the area of PTSD and/or mental health generally

What you will learn
What is PTSD?
How is PTSD diagnosed?
What are the symptoms of PTSD?
Who is likely to get PTSD?
Why do some people (who have experienced trauma) develop PTSD and others do not?
Overview of treatments for PTSD
Prescribed medicines often used for PTSD
Trauma focused therapy for PTSD
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for CBT

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