PTSD Awareness - June 2016

What is PTSD?
PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) 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. 

June 2016 is PTSD awareness month.  Learn.  Connect.  Share. #PTSD

AboutFace is dedicated to improving the lives of Veterans with PTSD. Veterans can learn about PTSD, explore treatment options and, most importantly, hear real stories from other Veterans and their family members. They can also get advice from VA clinicians who have treated thousands of cases of PTSD.
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AboutFace is produced by the VA's National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD.  The Center is committed to improving the well-being of American Veterans through the advancement of research, education and training in the science, diagnosis and treatment of PTSD and stress related disorders.