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The Impact of Trauma Following Assault

The Impact of Trauma Following Assault

Dr John Sharp describes an individual who suffered an assault, which had profound consequences for the individual’s general wellbeing and social functioning. Make some personal notes about the impact trauma can have on an individual.

Dr John Sharp pictureDr John Sharp is a consultant clinical psychologist working within the Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service. He oversees psychological services for people with heart failure being considered for or in receipt of advanced therapies including heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory devices.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Global Context

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