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Mind: PTSD – understanding trauma

Mind’s plain-English explanation of trauma and PTSD.

Audience: Everyone Category: Stress-related Disorders Type: Article Date: 29 Oct 2025 1 min read
mind.org.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/about-ptsd/

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Mind’s plain-English explanation of trauma and PTSD.

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