Summary: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event. The EPA is a great resource for employees experiencing PTSD but not all employee recognizes the symptoms or are willing to reach out for help. The following are the three key strategies when addressing assistance to employees with PTSD:
• Knowledge is power- Knowing the signs and symptoms can help us identify traumatic stress injuries in ourselves or others. We need to recognize that something is wrong before we are aware that we need help.
• We can (and should) intervene- We wouldn’t let our supervisors, subordinates, or co-workers, take on an armed subject by themselves if we had the option of being there, even if we
• Knowledge is power- Knowing the signs and symptoms can help us identify traumatic stress injuries in ourselves or others. We need to recognize that something is wrong before we are aware that we need help.
• We can (and should) intervene- We wouldn’t let our supervisors, subordinates, or co-workers, take on an armed subject by themselves if we had the option of being there, even if we