{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"MVS Psychology Group","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.mvspsychology.com.au","author_name":"Mr. Max von Sabler","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mvspsychology.com.au\/author\/webadmin\/","title":"Honouring PTSD Awareness Day: Understanding, Empathy, and Action - MVS Psychology Group","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9qudNqekxB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mvspsychology.com.au\/honouring-ptsd-awareness-day-understanding-empathy-and-action\/\">Honouring PTSD Awareness Day: Understanding, Empathy, and Action<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvspsychology.com.au\/honouring-ptsd-awareness-day-understanding-empathy-and-action\/embed\/#?secret=9qudNqekxB\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Honouring PTSD Awareness Day: Understanding, Empathy, and Action&#8221; &#8212; MVS Psychology Group\" data-secret=\"9qudNqekxB\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.mvspsychology.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_558676312-scaled.jpg","thumbnail_width":1920,"thumbnail_height":1282,"description":"Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition resulting from traumatic experiences, affecting approximately 12% of Australians in their lifetime. Despite its prevalence, societal stigma and misconceptions often hinder individuals from seeking help. PTSD Awareness Day provides an opportunity to combat these issues, promoting a deeper understanding of PTSD and advocating for those affected. Key treatments include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and exposure therapy, all of which can significantly improve individuals' lives. However, beyond treatment, addressing societal and systemic barriers is vital. This involves enhancing mental health resources, providing education about PTSD, advocating for more research and funding, and fostering an empathetic environment. On this day, the call to action is for everyone to contribute to a future where PTSD is comprehensively understood, not stigmatised, and where seeking help is viewed as a courageous step towards healing."}