Anxiety & Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Mumbai’s Leading Healthcare Centre

Reviewed by our clinical team · Updated June 2026

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What is PTSD?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event involving actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. While many people feel distress shortly after trauma, PTSD is diagnosed when symptoms persist for more than one month and significantly interfere with daily life.

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Symptoms of PTSD

Flashbacks or feeling like the event is happening again
Disturbing nightmares
Staying away from places, people, or activities linked to the event
Feeling emotionally numb or detached
Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
Being easily startled or constantly “on guard”
Risk-taking or self-destructive behaviours

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Causes of PTSD

Chronic trauma (especially repeated or long-term trauma)
Lack of social support after the event
Past traumatic experiences, particularly in childhood
Biological factors, such as genetics and stress-response differences

Why is treatment important?

Untreated Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment can lead to:

Chronic depression and anxiety disorders
Substance or alcohol misuse
Relationship and family difficulties
Work or academic impairment
Physical health problems (heart disease, chronic pain, sleep disorders)
Increased risk of self-harm or suicidal thoughts

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Our approach at Samarpan

We follow a personalized, evidence-based approach for effective post-traumatic stress disorder treatment to help manage and overcome it:

Step 1

Personalised Assessments

Every journey begins with a thorough psychological and physical evaluation to understand the individual's specific triggers, behaviours, co-occurring conditions (such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD), and nutritional needs.

Step 2

Evidence-Based Therapies

Our therapists use proven, science-backed methods for nutritional counselling guided by experts who work closely with our clients to rebuild a healthy relationship with food.

Step 3

Trauma-Informed Care

PTSD stems from unresolved trauma. Our trauma specialists gently guide clients through past experiences using therapeutic models that prioritise emotional safety with choice.

Step 4