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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a recognised mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event — one involving a real or perceived threat to life, serious injury, or sexual violence. Not everyone who lives through trauma develops PTSD, and the distress that follows a traumatic event in the days and weeks afterward is often a normal, temporary response rather than a sign of disorder. This guide covers what distinguishes PTSD f