For many years people growing up in families affected by PTS have struggled to achieve understanding and correct diagnoses, pharmacology and prognoses for the array of consequences they experience as a result (O'Brien, 2004, 2007, 2011). They struggle to receive appropriate and meaningful recognition, support, and understanding from those delegated the responsibility of giving them access to relevant services. We, the practitioners, are those responsible. 

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However, identifying and predicting the mechanics that drive the qualities of PTS from one generation to the next is not a simple task. This is a relatively new area of research and practice and few practitioners have a sound working knowledge of PTS and its intergenerational epigenetic mechanics. That's why More Than Normal has established its MptsPN.

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We are building a community of professional understanding to reduce the incidence of domestic violence, self-harm and  suicide in families affected by trauma. 

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Be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

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O'Brien, K. (2004). The intergenerational transference of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder amongst children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans in Australia: An argument for a genetic origin. Review of current literature. Centre for Social Change Research; Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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O'Brien,K. (2007).  The uncounted casualties of war: epigenetics and the intergenerational transference of PTSD symptoms among children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans in Australia. Centre for Social Change Research; Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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O'Brien, K. (2011). The lived-experience of PTSD for children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans in Australia. Centre for Social Change Research; Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.