Psychoeducation and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Insufficient evidence – there either hasn’t been any research on this treatment option or there is a small amount of evidence with unclear conclusions.
Psychoeducation involves giving you and your parents or carers information about the symptoms of PTSD, how it can develop and change over time and the different treatment options which are available. This is different to active monitoring, which is usually limited to helping you recognise the signs that you may need support after experiencing a traumatic event.
Your professional should not offer you psychoeducation as your only treatment for PTSD, but this type of support is usually a part of other treatments, such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy.
Treatments outlined on these webpages may not be available in every local area. It’s important that you discuss with your GP or mental health professional the treatment options available to you. You can also search for services near you on our Youth Wellbeing Directory and find out more about referral processes here.