Number of Aussies Presenting with PTSD Has Increased, data shows

A Sunshine Coast mental health clinic has reported a 42% increase in guests presenting with PTSD and C-PTSD over the last 12 months. 

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 75% of Australian adults will experience an event that causes psychological trauma within their lifetime. 

With World Mental Health Day just a few days away, The Wire’s Mary-Kate Hannagan spoke with Georgia Ray, Psychologist and Clinical Lead at Palladium Private, to learn more about PTSD and effective treatments for the disorder. 

Image: Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/men-consoling-a-member-of-a-group-therapy-5711177/

Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan

Featured In Story: Georgia Ray, Psychologist and Clinical Lead at Palladium Private

First aired on The Wire, Friday 6 October 2023