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Battling PTSD: A GP and patient perspective

Dr Phil Parker explores the effect of PTSD on patients and their families, and we hear from Vietnam veteran and PTSD sufferer Richard who explains the importance of a good support network when battling with PTSD

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PTSD: A wound of mind and body

Hours: 1 | RACGP C2: 2pts | ACRRM: 1pt

A recent large-scale Australian study showed that GPs have a significant role in managing PTSD and its associated physical and mental comorbidities. This module provides an update for identifying and treating this symptom complex, which affects one in twenty Australians.

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Identification and Management of PTSD

SPONSORED | Duration: 12:01

Dr Andrew Khoo explains key points for the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and what treatment options are available in general practice.

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Managing the Physical Symptoms and Comorbidities of PTSD

SPONSORED | Duration: 5:49

Professor Darrell Crawford explores the multi-faceted nature of PTSD symptoms, and outlines how GPs can identify and support patients with PTSD.

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Find out more about this world-first research with these short, bitesize video clips:

Learn more about the intense evaluation of Vietnam veterans and what the study found:

Hear from Vietnam veteran Richard, as he shares some of his experiences with PTSD:

Karen and Kerrie-Anne, both partners of PTSD sufferers, explain how this disorder can impact the entire family:

Tony explains the implications his PTSD has had on his life since returning from Vietnam in 1968:

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Resources

Patients

Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation
RSL (Queensland Branch)
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (24-hour telephone 1800 011 046) - Free 24/7 confidential nation-wide counselling and support for war and service-related mental health conditions, relationship and family counselling for families of veterans suffering mental health conditions
DVA ‘At Ease’ - PTSD information and self-help tools
Phoenix Australia – Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health - Self-help resources and information on treatment options
beyondblue - PTSD information
Black Dog Institute - PTSD information
Mental Health Online - Provides information and resources on various mental health conditions. Enables online psychological assessment. Provides clinical treatment programs (self-help and therapist-assisted).
High Res - Online tools and training for building resilience. (Click here for app)
PTSD Coach Australia (app) - Helps people understand and manage the symptoms of PTSD
Breathe2Relax (app) - Portable stress management tool, providing instructions on practice exercises to manage stress
ON TRACK with The Right Mix (app) - Helps manage alcohol consumption by tracking the number and type of drinks consumed and the amount of money spent

Clinicians - Diagnostic Resources

Clinicians - Management Resources & Professional Development Tools

DVA Trauma Recovery Programs - Available for DVA clients. Supports outpatient treatment for DVA clients at selected private and public hospitals throughout Australia.
Mental Health Professionals Network - Support for mental health practitioners through local networks and online professional development program
Mental Health Online - Access to eTherapy programs
Mental Health in the Australian Defence Force: 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Study
RACGP GPLearning Module: ‘Working with veterans with mental health problems’ (RACGP reference 79745)