Humanity's Conundrum: post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

This article is a letter published in the British Journal of General Practice discussing the book "Humanity's Conundrum" by David Zigmond. The letter explores the concept of suffering and its integral role in human existence. It specifically focuses on two psychological diseases, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related depression, which can develop as a result of traumatic events. The letter emphasizes the need for primary healthcare professionals to receive adequate training in order to effectively address the suffering caused by trauma-related difficulties. [Extracted from the article]