What is PTSD?
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It can affect anyone, regardless of age or background.
Common symptoms:
- Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
- Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
- Negative changes in mood or thinking
- Hypervigilance or being easily startled
- Sleep disturbances or irritability
PTSD is treatable. Therapy, support groups, and sometimes medication can help individuals manage symptoms and heal from trauma.
Source: NAMI.org