When we talk about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition fundamentally born from overwhelming experiences that leave a long-term imprint on the body, our mainstream approach often feels stuck in the past.
The human cost of trauma is immeasurable, and its economic impact is extensive. The $232.2 billion economic burden is a searing indictment of how we are failing millions of individuals who are struggling, both as a society and within our healthcare system. After spending more than a decade dedicated to introducing treatment innovations for mental health issues, what continues to be frustrating is our persistent failure to focus on addressing the needs of the patient, as opposed to the established treatment for the specific mental health condition. The mental health crisis requires a more aggressive approach: we need to adopt the mindset that getting a patient to engage in any form of treatment is the priority.
