14th February 2025

An 18-year-old school student was beaten by his uncle growing up.

An 18-year-old school student was beaten by his uncle growing up. His uncle has since gone to prison but he still has vivid nightmares about him and can never seem to relax. He often finds himself jumping off his seat when the doorbell rings. His brother has sadly been experiencing similar symptoms over the last 5 months.

He is referred to the local mental health team. What is the first-line treatment for the likely diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.