Year 11
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This lesson will focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), identifying its symptoms and causes and looking at what support is available for PTSD. This lesson covers issues about mental health. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
Year 11
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This lesson will focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), identifying its symptoms and causes and looking at what support is available for PTSD. This lesson covers issues about mental health. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Definition
- Symptoms and causes
- Available support
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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3 Questions
Q1.
Lifestyle traits cannot be changed.
True
Q2.
Moving house, financial worries, childcare issues and having a heavy workload are all examples of everyday stressors. Will these happen to most of us at some point in our life?
No
Q3.
Traumatic means deeply distressing or __________ .
Calming
7 Questions
Q1.
Examples of traumatic events are:
Childbirth experiences
Road accident
Serious illness
Violent assault
Warfare
Q2.
What proportion of people who experience a disturbing event are estimated to be affected by PTSD?
1/2
1/4
Q3.
How soon can PTSD develop after a traumatic event?
PTSD develops at least a year after a traumatic event.
PTSD develops one month after a traumatic event.
PTSD only develops the day after a traumatic event.
Q4.
Those living with PTSD might report feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt.
False
Q5.
Everyone finds some situations distressing and upsetting. How long should you wait before contacting your GP if your symptoms continue?
6 months.
8 weeks.
Q6.
What support is available for someone suffering with PTSD?
Anti-depressants
CBT
EMDR
Talking therapies
Q7.
Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic experience. What are these episodes known as?
Flashforwards
Nightmares