The 6 principles that underpin trauma-informed care
This 3-minute video provides a brief overview on the six principles that guide implementation of a trauma-informed care approach to your work.
Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Stress Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Complex PTSD
This guideline provides recommendations on the best interventions for children, adolescents, and adults who have been exposed to potentially traumatic events.
Child and adolescent trauma screen
The Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) questionnaire is a brief, freely accessible screening instrument based on the DSM-5 criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Evidence-based treatment for an adult after a traumatic event: a guide for GPs
This quick reference guide outlines an evidence-based treatment protocol for an adult after a traumatic event.
Treating post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a guide to psychological treatments
This patient guide outlines recommendations for evidence-based treatments for PTSD.
Managing trauma-related mental health disorders and physical comorbidities
This 10-minute video describes the relationship between trauma-related mental health illnesses and common physical comorbidities.
Pharmacotherapy for PTSD
Join Dr Penny Burns and Dr John Cooper as they discuss pharmacotherapy approaches for PTSD, including the importance of providing patients with ongoing monitoring and review.
Understanding trauma
This short video provides a brief overview on different traumatic events and the effects of trauma on a person’s health and wellbeing
The management of PTSD in general practice
Join Dr Penny Burns and Dr John Cooper was they discuss the management of PTSD in general practice, including first line treatment protocols and the effective of trauma-focused CBT.
Update on the management of post-traumatic stress disorder
GPs may be seeing more patients with post-traumatic stress disorder as military personnel return from overseas deployments.