Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a medical diagnosis given to a person who experiences enduring stress after a traumatic or life-threatening event.
(source: https://www.arcvic.org.au/anxiety-disorders/post-traumatic-stress-disorder )
GENERAL INFO
https://www.arcvic.org.au/anxiety-disorders/post-traumatic-stress-disorder
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/trauma-and-teenagers-common-reactions
https://au.reachout.com/articles/acute-stress-and-posttraumatic-stress-disorders
https://www.sane.org/mental-health-and-illness/facts-and-guides/post-traumatic-stress-disorder
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/symptoms-of-ptsd
https://headspace.org.au/assets/Uploads/Trauma-FAF-web.pdf
https://www.psychguides.com/category/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/
https://www.mydr.com.au/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder
PTSD and addiction: https://www.psychguides.com/guides/ptsd-and-addiction/
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you get to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
https://au.reachout.com/articles/what-are-mental-health-professionals
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clinical-resources/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/seeking-help
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/treatment-for-ptsd
https://at-ease.dva.gov.au/professionals/client-resources/ptsd
HELP OTHERS / CREW
Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role in YourCrew is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
If you are under 18 years, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
see Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/trauma-and-teenagers-common-reactions