Not All Trauma Looks Like PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) always involves trauma, but trauma does not always result in PTSD. This June is National PTSD Awareness Month. Many people go through distressing or overwhelming experiences without meeting the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis, yet their experiences still matter and can have lasting effects. One of the most common misunderstandings about […]
Why PTSD Affects Women More Than Men — And What We Can Do About It
June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and supporting those living with it. PTSD can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. But research consistently shows that women are disproportionately affected. Trauma Is More Common Than You Think It’s a misconception that trauma is rare or […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Taking the First Step to Healing
Imagine a life where every day feels like a battle, where simple joys are overshadowed by a constant sense of exhaustion and unease. This is the reality for many grappling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. The month of June is National PTSD Awareness Month, with June 27th also recognizing National PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD […]
When PTSD Affects Your Relationship
For many with PTSD, life is exhausting and they are unable to enjoy things that used to bring happiness to their lives. PTSD is not something that can be turned on and off and affects most aspects of the sufferer’s life. In June we recognize PTSD awareness month. Even resilient people can suffer from PTSD, […]
Dispelling 5 Common Myths About PTSD
In June, we recognize PTSD Awareness month. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event that is either experienced or witnessed. Symptoms of PTSD may include nightmares, severe anxiety, flashbacks, avoidance of situations, intrusive thoughts, depression, and more. There are many stigmas surrounding PTSD and there […]
How to Support a Partner with PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that is usually diagnosed after an individual experiences symptoms beyond one month following a traumatic event. PTSD symptoms may not show up until months, or even years later. There are three main types of symptoms that appear prior to being diagnosed: Difficulty sleeping, trouble concentrating, […]