Prisoner - Post Traumatic Stress

Sections within this self help guide

1. Introduction
2. What is a traumatic incident?
3. How do people react after a traumatic incident?
4. Why do we react so strongly to trauma?
5. What can I do to help overcome the trauma?
6. Making sense of the trauma
7. Dealing with flashbacks and nightmares
8. Overcoming tension, irritability and anger
9. Overcoming avoidance
10. Overcoming low mood
11. When should I ask for further help?
12. Should I consider taking prescribed medication?
13. What further help is available?
14. Useful organisations
15. References
16. Rate this guide
17. Acknowledgement