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June is dedicated ‘National PTSD Awareness Month’ to raise awareness about the condition and how to access treatment. According to the National Center for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), between 7 and 8 percent of the population will experience PTSD during their lifetime. There are many causes of PTSD but it is important to note that the condition is treatable. There are resources available to help diagnose PTSD and get help.
If you or someone you know might be experiencing PTSD, visit these resources below, or seek professional care from a therapist who has experience treating PTSD.
- Veterans Crisis Info – National Center for PTSD
- Find Therapist – National Center for PTSD
- Help for Veterans – National Center for PTSD
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
PTSD Awareness Virtual Walk: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/signup/25046