June is PTSD Awareness Month
The goal of PTSD Awareness Month is to spread awareness about PTSD symptoms and effects, as well as advance the discussion about diagnosis, treatment, and care for those suffering from the effects of trauma
PTSD
You are not alone
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as combat, sexual assault, violence, auto accidents, and much more.
After such events, a person may start suffering from symptoms if they were unable to process what happened to them or what they witnessed. The symptoms might include:
- Disturbing memories
- Nightmares
- Have trouble sleeping
- Feel irritable or angry
- Have trouble concentrating
- Feel hyper-vigilant or on guard for fear of danger
- Experience flashback memories
STATS
Facts You Should Know
What Conditions Co-Occur with PTSD?
More Likely to Commit Suicide
78% of those with a diagnosis experienced depression at some point in their life time, and may be more likely to attempt suicide.
Substance Abuse
Those who suffer from PTSD are 2-4x more likely to have a subtance abuse disorder.
How Prevalent is PTSD?
Americans
8.6 million adults have PTSD in a given year in the United States, and between 7 and 8 out of every 100 Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their life.
Women
Women are 10 percent more likely to suffer PTSD because they are more likely to experience sexual assault or child sexual abuse.
How Prevalent is PTSD?
Americans
8.6 million adults have PTSD in a given year in the United States, and between 7 and 8 out of every 100 Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their life.
Women
Women are 10 percent more likely to suffer PTSD because they are more likely to experience sexual assault or child sexual abuse.
Veterans
Suicide
An astonishing 20 Veterans commit suicide each day in the United States.
Afghanistan and Iraq
Nearly 300,000 Veterans who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan are currently suffering from PTSD. 2/3 of Veterans with PTSD within an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran population also had major depression.
AWARENESS
Focus on Spreading the Word
Click on the calendar for ideas on what you can do to help spread the word every day!
Getting Help
If you feel you or a loved one are suffering from PTSD, give us a call, we are here for you!