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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Screening and management of PTSD.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Mental Health
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regional clinical guidance

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): guidance by region

Recommendations, thresholds and pathways can differ. Open the page written for the jurisdiction you need.

United StatesPTSD assessment and evidence-based treatmentMental health · reviewed 2026-08-20CanadaPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — recognition and managementMental health · reviewed 2026-08-20AustraliaPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — recognition and managementMental health · reviewed 2026-08-20

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Post-traumatic stress disorder
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NICE Clinical Guideline [CG26]
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NICE guideline [NG116]
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APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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NICE guideline [NG116]: Post-traumatic stress disorder
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VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder (2023)
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