PTSD Diagnosis

Is PTSD Commonly Misdiagnosed?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. How is post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosed? To get clinically diagnosed with PTSD, a doctor will likely examine …

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PTSD in children and teens

PTSD in Children and Teens

PTSD is typically most common in young to middle adults. However, PTSD can be developed at any age, including in children and teens. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Children normally move on from a traumatic or stressful event …

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How to Help a Friend During a PTSD Episode

How to Help a Friend During a PTSD Episode

Nearly everyone can recall some bad memories that they would prefer to forget about. Part of being human is experiencing ups and downs, good times and bad. However, traumatic events can have a lasting impact on our mental health. You may be familiar with PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. This common mental health disorder is …

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How to Help a Loved One with PTSD

How to Help a Loved One with PTSD

A common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a feeling of loneliness and isolation. However, those living with PTSD aren’t alone. Almost 8 million people in the United States will develop this disorder in their lifetime. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that develops following a frightening, stressful, or traumatic event. Symptoms of fear, …

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Will COVID-19 Influence PTSD?

Will COVID-19 Influence PTSD?

Content Warning: This article has mentions of COVID-related illness, mental health concerns, and death that may not be suitable for all readers. The sudden onset of COVID-19 has been stressful, intrusive, and potentially damaging. Each person has been affected in their own unique way by this pandemic. Unemployment has reached 14.7% – the highest it …

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Three Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Their PTSD

Three Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Their PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event that replays in a person’s mind. Symptoms of PTSD include, but are not limited to: Intrusive memories Avoiding thoughts, places, activities, or people that reminds the person of the traumatic event Negative changes in mood and thinking Changes in …

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PTSD: What You Need to Know

PTSD: What You Need to Know

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects more than 8 million American adults each year. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that causes anxiety in a person following a traumatic event they experienced or witnessed. While PTSD typically affects more women than men, it can affect anyone, and it affects everyone differently. An estimated 1 in 11 people …

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Identifying PTSD Warning Signs

Identifying PTSD Warning Signs

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects more than 8 million American adults each year. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that causes anxiety in a person following a traumatic event they experienced or witnessed. While PTSD typically affects more women than men, it can affect anyone, and it affects everyone differently. Know what to look for – …

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How to Cope with Independence Day PTSD Triggers

As America gears up for the 4th of July, it is important to remember that while we enjoy the cookouts, parades, and firework displays, for the millions of Americans struggling with PTSD, Independence Day can be very triggering. If you suffer from PTSD as a result of military combat or gun violence, make sure to …

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PTSD Myths - debunking myths associated wih PTSD- blog graphic

The Myths of PTSD Debunked

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health disorder. Many people, unfortunately, believe things about mental health disorders that are not true. Here are some myths about PTSD and the truth about them: PTSD is in your head. It does not exist: It does exist. It is a recognized mental health problem that has been studied …

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