The History of PTSD

RSL Queensland 07 August 2021
  • History & commemoration
  • Courage

Explore the origins of PTSD and its impact on soldiers throughout history.

Despite its widespread impact in the veteran community and beyond, PTSD wasn’t even recognised as an official diagnosis until the 1980s.

To help raise awareness, we have created a timeline charting the history of PTSD, its effect on military personnel, and how our understanding of the condition has evolved.

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