Taken from the VA’s PTSD Page:
“There are currently about 8 million people in the United States with PTSD. PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault.
Even though PTSD treatments work, most people who have PTSD don’t get the help they need. June is PTSD Awareness Month. Help us spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available. Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events—needs to know that treatments really do work and can lead to a better quality of life.”
If you think you might have PTSD, talk to a professional (this can be done from the comfort of your home now with telehealth options).
If you know someone who has PTSD, learn about it so you can understand them a little better, and find ways you can help them deal with it.
Visit the website for resources, information, and more ways to get involved. Spread the word.
