Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic or highly distressing event. It can affect thoughts, emotions, sleep, behavior, relationships, and everyday functioning.
Recognizing changes after a traumatic experience
PTSD can affect people differently. Recognizing changes in memories, sleep, avoidance, alertness, mood, and everyday functioning can help identify when professional support may be appropriate.
Common experiences
- Unwanted memories or distressing thoughts about the event
- Disturbing dreams or changes in sleep
- Avoiding reminders, places, people, or situations
- Feeling unusually alert, tense, or easily startled
- Changes in mood, emotions, or sense of safety
- Difficulty concentrating or managing everyday activities
When to seek support
Professional support can be helpful when trauma-related memories, distress, avoidance, sleep changes, or heightened alertness begin to interfere with relationships, work, education, self-care, or everyday life.
Assessment can help clarify concerns and identify psychological or psychiatric support that is appropriate for the individual.
Seek urgent help when needed
If someone is at immediate risk of harming themselves or someone else, experiencing severe confusion, or is otherwise in immediate danger, seek emergency medical assistance or contact local emergency services.
Individualized psychological and psychiatric care
IRADA provides psychological and psychiatric care for individuals experiencing trauma-related and other mental health concerns. Support can be based on individual needs and may include assessment and ongoing care.
Assessment can help understand trauma-related experiences, concerns, and their effect on everyday functioning. Ongoing care can support individuals and families as they work through trauma-related concerns and daily challenges.
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