AQW 15130/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 22/02/2021
Answered On Date: 22/03/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the number of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnoses in each of the last three years; and (ii) what mechanisms are in place to diagnose and treat PTSD.

Answer:

Information on the number of PTSD diagnoses in the last three years is unavailable. Health and Social Care information systems do not currently collect any data in relation to PTSD diagnoses.

Services for individuals with a potential diagnosis of PTSD are offered by both existing services (Community Mental Health Teams and Psychological Therapy Services) and the newly established Regional Trauma Service which has a team of therapists in each Trust.