In this episode we're joined by Professor Jon Bisson and Michael Davitt to discuss lived experience of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the ongoing research looking into the diagnosis at the NCMH.
PTSD is the name given to a set of symptoms that some people develop after experiencing major traumatic events. The traumatic event can be a single incident or take place over many months or years. Up to one third of people who have experienced a traumatic event develop some PTSD symptoms. Studies estimate that around 7% of people will suffer from PTSD at some point in their lives.
Complex PTSD is a condition where you experience the same symptoms of PTSD, along with some additional symptoms such as feeling very angry or distrustful towards the world, as well many more.
Find out about the traumatic stress research taking place at the NCMH today: https://www.ncmh.info/help-with-research/traumatic-experiences-study/
To find out more about Professor Bisson's work into PTSD: https://traumaticstress.nhs.wales/
For further PTSD support and guidance:
Get involved with the NCMH traumatic stress research group: ncmh-trials@cardiff.ac.uk
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