June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. About eight million people in the United States suffer from PTSD. Cassidy Taylor has more about help available for people with PTSD…
Many service members return home from combat tours with wounds that cannot be seen. But service members aren’t the only ones with PTSD; it can also affect survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events. A person with PTSD often relives the traumatic experience through nightmares and flashbacks, has difficulty sleeping, and feels detached or estranged. The goal of PTSD Awareness Month is to spread awareness about PTSD symptoms and effects and to encourage discussions about diagnosis, treatment, and care for those suffering from the effects of trauma. Having access to treatments can help people with PTSD lead a better quality of life. Help is available for those who believe they have PTSD. To learn more, see the links below.
https://youth.gov/feature-article/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-awareness-month
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp
Help is available for veterans who believe they have PTSD, but they must first have a medical diagnosis, and then a confirmation by a Veterans Affairs hospital. To talk with a counselor 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call 800-273-8255, or text 838255.
