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Understand PTSD
Understand PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event like combat, violence, or disaster. Most people have some level of stress reactions after a trauma. If the reactions don't go away over time or disrupt your life, you may have PTSD.
- What is PTSD?
There are common symptoms of PTSD. At the same time, living with PTSD is different for everyone. Learn about the diagnosis of PTSD, like how reminders of the trauma may affect you and how symptoms may be different as we age. - How Common is PTSD?
Most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. Although it's common to have stress reactions to trauma, most people recover on their own. Learn how common PTSD is among different groups of people. - Types of Trauma
There are certain types of trauma that are common among people who develop PTSD. Learn about the mental health impact of traumatic events like war and combat, violence, and abuse. For information about natural or human-caused disasters, mass violence, or public health emergencies, see our Disaster Events section. - Is it PTSD?
When you experience a traumatic event, it's common to have an emotional reaction. Learn about stress reactions and how you can find out if what you're experiencing may be PTSD. - Related Problems
Whether or not you develop PTSD after a traumatic event, trauma can impact your life and well-being in different ways. Learn about problems related to trauma and PTSD. - PTSD Awareness Month
We raise awareness during June - PTSD Awareness Month. And you can make a difference any time of the year! Learn about our PTSD Awareness campaign and download resources to host an event, get involved in our virtual walk, share our interactive PTSD self-screen, and help you spread the work about treatments that work.
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