Fact sheet about service-related trauma
Veterans’ experience of service-related trauma can lead to a range of psychological disorders. Symptoms can occur immediately or they can take time to develop; they can be ongoing or return when the memory of the trauma is triggered.
Symptoms include:
- depression
- anxiety
- mood swings and problems with controlling anger
- becoming withdrawn.
Treatment program for service-related trauma
Wesley Hospital Ashfield and Wesley Hospital Kogarah’s day patient group programs are tailored to meet the needs of veterans with a range of psychological disorders. The collaborative programs are run using cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, covering depression, anxiety and anger/anxiety.
Contact us to discuss treatment options for service-related trauma.
Need help now?
Please talk to someone if you feel alone, afraid or feel that life is not worth living. Consider calling Lifeline on 13 11 14 where you can speak to a counsellor 24 hours, seven days a week for the cost of a local call (excluding mobiles).
