Post-traumatic stress disorder: A simple explanation

Dr Yogesh Eric Pushparajah, a Consultant Psychiatrist, explains that Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental disorder, can develop after exposure to a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, warfare, traffic collisions, child abuse, or other threats on a person's life. He also explains some treatment options for PTSD. Produced by RaySel. Namma Australia – Part 4.

This Sept. 29, 2009 photo shows U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Greg Rivers, 20, of Sylvester, Ga., holding his neck while waiting to take psychological tests in USA Source: AAP

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