Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

RSHE (PSHE)

Mental wellbeing: Recognising problems and seeking support

What proportion of people who experience a disturbing event are estimated to be affected by PTSD?

PTSD can develop straight after or weeks, months or years after.

PTSD develops at least a year after a traumatic event.

PTSD develops one month after a traumatic event.

PTSD only develops the day after a traumatic event.

How soon can PTSD develop after a traumatic event?

Those living with PTSD might report feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt.

Everyone finds some situations distressing and upsetting. How long should you wait before contacting your GP if your symptoms continue?

What support is available for someone suffering with PTSD?

Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic experience. What are these episodes known as?

Moving house, financial worries, childcare issues and having a heavy workload are all examples of everyday stressors. Will these happen to most of us at some point in our life?

Traumatic means deeply distressing or __________ .

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Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Adult supervision suggested

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.