Overview
- Lea, 25, experienced symptoms from childhood that went unrecognized for years before receiving a diagnosis of complex PTSD.
- Her assistance dog, Charly, supports her in everyday situations to help manage symptoms.
- Studies indicate that about two to three percent of people in Germany develop PTSD at some point in their lives.
- Reported triggers commonly include accidents, abuse, and violence.
- Frank Enning of ZI Mannheim points to specialized trauma services and ongoing research gaps despite established therapies.