Lecture explores trauma

UP to 7% of people develop irrational fears, phobias or depression after a life-threatening event.

Consultant psychiatrist Dr David Walsh will tonight address the emotions people experience following major trauma in the first of a series of mental health awareness meetings organised by the Health Service Executive (HSE) Southern Area.

Dr Walsh said up to 10% of women and 5% of men experience post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a major trauma.