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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Screening and management of PTSD.

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

Clinical Guidelines

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

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