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UNITED STATES — The National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD) is the Federal research and education agency within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is the best place to find scientific information about PTSD.
8 million adults have #PTSD during a given year. If you’ve experience a traumatic event, get help: https://t.co/0xRSJ9I6op pic.twitter.com/G0Csf9p5nQ
— Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD (@VA_PTSD_Info) November 10, 2019
PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. It's normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event.
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If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. According to the NCPTSD, the good news is that there are effective treatments.
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