Scalable interventions for PTSD that target mental health and comorbid cardiometabolic health are urgently required
There is increasing awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the general community, particularly in relation to the high incidence of the condition and its impact on high-risk populations, such as defence force veterans and emergency service first-responders. PTSD is a highly prevalent and costly condition associated with high rates of comorbid mental disorders, including anxiety and depression, and substance use.
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Simon Rosenbaum is funded by a Society for Mental Health Early Career Fellowship. The authors acknowledge the contribution of Anne Tiedemann and Philip Ward.
Simon Rosenbaum is a National Director of Exercise and Sports Science Australia.