Post-traumatic stress disorder in Australia: Results from the 2020–2022 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Cynthia M Kroeger, Sam Jones, Amy-Leigh Rowe, Lucinda Grummitt, Siobhan M O, Kirsty Rowlinson, Emma L Barrett, Cath Chapman, Katherine L MillsThe Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

Published online on June 17, 2026

Abstract

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
Background:Post-traumatic stress disorder is a leading driver of distress and premature mortality.Objective:To provide contemporary, nationally representative estimates of post-traumatic stress disorder in Australia using data from the Australian ...