Psychological Trauma
"In our everyday lives, any of us can have an experience that is overwhelming, frightening, and beyond our control. We could find ourselves in a car crash, be the victim of an assault, or see an accident. Police, fire brigade or ambulance workers are more likely to have such experiences – they often have to deal with horrifying scenes. Soldiers may be shot or blown up, and see friends killed or injured.
Most people, in time, get over experiences like this without needing help. In some people, though, traumatic experiences set off a reaction that can last for many months or years. This is called Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD for short"
Royal College of Psychiatrists - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Traumatic events have a psychological as well as physical component to them. This can apply just as much to health care professionals as to patients. Below is a collection of resources and links that may be useful.
Coping with Stress Following a Major Incident (2017 NHS Guidance): nhs_trauma_leaflet.pdf
NHS Choices - Post Traumatic Stress
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - NICE Guidance (2005)
NICE PTSD Guidance for the Public (2005)
Royal College of Psychiatrists - Information on PTSD
Psychological First Aid
MTC specific information
Coping with Stress Following a Major Incident (2017 NHS Guidance): nhs_trauma_leaflet.pdf
NHS Choices - Post Traumatic Stress
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - NICE Guidance (2005)
NICE PTSD Guidance for the Public (2005)
Royal College of Psychiatrists - Information on PTSD
Psychological First Aid
MTC specific information