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Helping PTSD patients stop ‘enduring symptoms in silence’

Helping PTSD patients stop ‘enduring symptoms in silence’

PTSD Awareness Day aims to reduce burden and encourage support from healthcare professionals and advocacy groups.


How can GPs help with historical trauma following child sexual abuse?

How can GPs help with historical trauma following child sexual abuse?

Dr Chris Hogan reflects on how GPs can help survivors of sexual abuse who may be triggered by media reports of crimes against children.


‘Not a new tragedy’: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicides

‘Not a new tragedy’: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicides

With almost 80 deaths this year, including children as young as 12, what is behind this crisis – and what can be done to reduce it?


Supporting children through disaster

Supporting children through disaster

GPs can now access trauma kits designed to help provide care specific to the needs of children, who are among the most vulnerable in disasters.


Learning to deal with challenging ‘heart-sink’ patients

Learning to deal with challenging ‘heart-sink’ patients

Dr Hester Wilson reflects on her efforts to help difficult patients.


How can GPs look after themselves in the wake of so much trauma?

How can GPs look after themselves in the wake of so much trauma?

Dr Imaan Joshi reflects on what has worked for her in dealing with last week’s traumatic events.


Community-led solutions vital in addressing youth suicide

Community-led solutions vital in addressing youth suicide

Politicians have responded to a coronial inquest into suicides of 13 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youths in WA over a four-year period.


National redress scheme for survivors of childhood sexual abuse gets go-ahead

National redress scheme for survivors of childhood sexual abuse gets go-ahead

Legislation for a national redress scheme for the survivors of institutional childhood sexual abuse has passed Federal Parliament.


Offering trauma-informed care in general practice

Offering trauma-informed care in general practice

Establishing trust and offering a collaborative, welcoming service can assist GPs in identifying patients who have experienced trauma, new research has found.


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