National PTSD Awareness Month – June 2022

National PTSD Awareness Month is observed in June and it ushers in an array of awareness campaigns run for the benefit of PTSD survivors. PTSD, which stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, occurs in people after they have experienced a particularly traumatic event like war, violent physical/sexual/verbal assault, accidents, and so forth. Symptoms include depression, anxiety, nightmares, paranoia, insomnia, disturbing thoughts, and much more. Many people recover from PTSD after a few days, weeks, or months. Yet, for others, the recovery road might mean one year or more. This mental disorder is highly treatable, but due to the lack of knowledge around it as well as the stigma attached to seeking mental help, many choose to ignore the problem and suffer through it.  To obtain further information please go to NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS MONTH -June 2022 - National Today or review the publication from the National Center for PTSD (Veteran Affairs) on Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatments can be reviewed at About Face booklet (va.gov)