| PTSD Online | By Mental Health Online |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Clinical review | 
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| Security and privacy | Does the course:
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| Cost |
Free |
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PTSD Online
PTSD Online
- An Australian-based online program for people who experience mild to moderate post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Program is aimed at people who experience mild to moderate PTSD. It is designed to help them understand and manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, by learning how to change the unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that maintain PTSD. It can also teach other useful strategies like distraction and relaxation techniques, and ways to reduce stress or physical symptoms. This program is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and has been developed by psychologists and researchers from the National eTherapy Centre.
The PTSD Online program has 12 modules that people can do in their own time. They have access to it for 12 months. It gives users an insight into skills and strategies such as:
- identify the symptoms of PTSD
- learn relaxation techniques including progressive muscle relaxation
- gain control of physical reactions
- learn how to change any unhelpful thoughts and beliefs maintaining PTSD
- plan to maintain your mental health gains after the course.
For the complete app description, go to the website(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see reviews below.
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✔ Users have access to seven free 12-week online programmes i.e. different range of depression/anxiety and worry programmes which explains each programme, provides links to other acute/crisis support options in Australia and ability to contact the eTherapy team Mon-Fri. ✔ Programmes appear comprehensive using CBT approach with ability to set goals, read written information, watch videos, access to tips, download records, access a range of online support, get an overview of what will be covered i.e. accordions map out the 12 modules, able to monitor your own progress. ✔ Disclosure of educational tool and limitations for people outside of Australia. ✔ Once signed up and logged in, person can access a number of features including a bookmark favourites, a toolkit, self-assessment charts, journal entries and a dashboard.
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✘ Lots of written material, the programmes have some diagrams and images, but these are limited and could be a potential barrier for people who don’t read. |
Clinical review
Reviewer: Frances King, RCpN, PGDipHSc, Tuturu Consultancy Ltd, Tairawhiti
Date of review: January 2025
Platform: Desktop
Comments: This web-based support tool appears to be a helpful online course focused on managing depression, anxiety and worry. The modules follow a logical progression through a structured course of understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It provides some practical strategies and people can progress at their own pace either self-directed or with some online support. The modules support people to learn, practice and build their understanding, skills and change behaviours.
Safety concerns: None
New Zealand relevance: This programme is for Australian residents but can be used by New Zealanders, however they will not have access to Australian services.
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