PTSDDisclaimer: All information provided on this page and throughout this website are for informational purposes only and are not intended to treat or diagnose PTSD. Please consult your doctor or counselor/therapist/psychiatrist if you believe you may have PTSD or know someone who has.
 The Army's first study of the mental health of troops... found that about one in eight [soldiers] reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
The survey also showed that less than half of those with problems sought help, mostly out of fear of being stigmatized or hurting their careers. --MSNBC article
Thirty percent of U.S. troops returning from the Iraq war have developed stress-related mental health problems three to four months after coming home....
– article, www.veteranstoday.com
WHAT IS PTSD?
According to the VA Center for PTSD:
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after you have been through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something horrible and scary that you see or that happens to you. During this type of event, you think that your life or others' lives are in danger. You may feel afraid or feel that you have no control over what is happening.
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How Do I Know If I have PTSD? |
