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
ARCVIC: PTSD
Better Health: Trauma and teens
ReachOut: Acute stress and PTSD
Health direct: Symptoms of PTSD
PyschGuides: 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
Health Direct: Treatment for PTSD
ReachOut: #Nextstep
PTSD self-help
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Beyond Blue: PTSD and trauma
Crewing for or Helping Others
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 as Crew or a supportive friend or family 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.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, 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
See Pathways to Help
Better Health: Trauma and teenagers
ANU: Trauma
