PTSD in Unpaid Caregivers: Risks, Signs, and Support

This webinar (57 min) explores the signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in caregivers and offers strategies for intervening before symptoms worsen.

Authors:

Patrick McGrath

Organizations:

The Ontario caregiver organization

Year: 2022

Languages: English

Format: Webinar

Dimension(s) of caregiving:

Repercussions of caregiving

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This webinar (57 min) explores the signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in caregivers and offers strategies for intervening before symptoms worsen.

Facilitated by clinical psychologist Patrick McGrath, it addresses the nature and symptoms of PTSD, screening and assessment tools, the disorder’s prevalence among caregivers, and the effectiveness of available medical and psychological treatments.

The webinar was initially broadcast on September 19, 2022 by the Ontario Caregiver Organization.

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