Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Global Context
Trauma and PTSD were defined and the prevalence of PTSD across the lifespan and globe outlined. Prevention, diagnostic and treatment challenges were explored, and the role of culture considered. Protective and vulnerability factors for PTSD were also introduced.
4 weeks, 4 hours per week
Julien le Jeune d'Allegeershecque
The University of Glasgow
Dr Dimitar Karadzhov
The University of Glasgow
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Define trauma and PTSD, and identify core PTSD symptomatology
- Understand variations in PTSD rates and presentation across the lifespan and across the globe
- Explain the role of biological, socio-cultural and psychological factors in PTSD
- Explain pertinent diagnostic challenges in PTSD, and articulate approaches for facilitating help-seeking and recovery
- Describe and critically assess evidence-based strategies for treatment and prevention of PTSD
Syllabus
- Defining trauma and PTSD
- Prevalence of PTSD across the lifespan and across the globe
- Barriers to diagnosing, treating, and seeking help for PTSD
- Culture and PTSD
- Resilience after psychological trauma
- Protective and vulnerability factors for PTSD
- Treatment and prevention strategies for PTSD
Issued on 16th April 2023
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