VA Leading the Way: Screening, treatment can improve the lives of Veterans with PTSD

(Source – news.va.gov)

Since 2014, VA has sponsored PTSD Awareness Month to educate the public on the mental health condition that affects an estimated 6 out of 100 Americans and 7 out of 100 Veterans.

PTSD is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. PTSD can cause distress and interfere with functioning, making everyday routines—like going to the grocery store, pumping gas, watching fireworks, or even hugging a friend—seem impossible. PTSD presents itself in many ways, but common symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, detachment, avoidance and feeling keyed up or on guard. Continue reading here…

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