Living with PTSD: How to support a loved one at home
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after someone experiences a traumatic event. Symptoms can be long-lasting and may significantly affect everyday life, often involving intense fear, anxiety, or distress.
In this video, Clinical Director Adrian Williams discusses the core types of PTSD behaviours—intrusion, avoidance, and hypervigilance—and explains how they can impact someone’s mental state. He also offers practical advice on how to support a loved one during moments of anxiety or flashbacks, and grounding techniques to help bring them back to feeling safe.
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- Adrian Williams