PTSD in Law Enforcement: Definitions, Misconceptions, and How to Recognize It

This online course for law enforcement officers focuses on PTSD, including its definitions, misconceptions, and how to recognize it. Dr. Michelle Lilly will discuss exposure to trauma and how it influences the health and behavior of officers, the prevalence of PTSD and related conditions in law enforcement, how to identify the symptoms of PTSD in yourself and colleagues, as well as the best treatment options. The goal of the course is to educate officers on PTSD and help them recognize and address it in themselves and their colleagues.