Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event like combat, assault, or disaster. Most people have some stress reactions after a trauma. If the reactions don’t go away over time or disrupt your life, you may have PTSD.
from the National Center for PTSD
“Don’t let PTSD control you. Take the Step: Challenge your beliefs. Getting help is taking control, not a sign of weakness. Learn how to support someone who makes that choice.
What is the National Center for PTSD?
We are the center of excellence for research and education on the prevention, understanding, and treatment of PTSD. Although we are a VA Center, our seven divisions across the country provide expertise on all types of trauma – from natural disasters, terrorism, violence and abuse to combat exposure.
Although we provide no direct clinical care, our purpose is to improve the well-being and understanding of individuals who have experienced traumatic events, with a focus on American Veterans. We conduct cutting edge research and apply resultant findings to:
“Advance the Science and Promote Understanding of Traumatic Stress.”"
June is PTSD Awareness Month
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