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Mental health support following the Bondi attack

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Understanding complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)

By ReachOut Accredited

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About this service

Where post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is typically caused by one specific traumatic event, complex PTSD (CPTSD) is caused by long-lasting trauma. Learn more about CPTSD here.

This service may help:

  • Recognise the symptoms of complex PTSD
  • Learn the difference between PTSD and CPTSD
  • Get advice on how to seek help for trauma symptoms

Service for

People with a diagnosed mental health condition
Anyone in need

Cost

Free

Age group

12 to 25 years

Availability

24/7

Duration

1 day or One-off service

Engagement

Self-guided