Understanding complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)
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Where post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is typically caused by one specific traumatic event, complex PTSD (CPTSD) is caused by long-lasting trauma. Learn more about CPTSD here.
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- Recognise the symptoms of complex PTSD
- Learn the difference between PTSD and CPTSD
- Get advice on how to seek help for trauma symptoms
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