Homelessness in Australia - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Homelessness

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Homelessness

A 2006 University of Sydney study of Sydney's homeless found a very high incidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) amongst the homeless.

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