Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD, is a mental health condition that's brought about by witnessing or experiencing a terrifying, scary, or unexpected event. The emotional aftermath of such an event can be as devastating as any physical damage, shattering a sense of security, and fostering feelings of vulnerability, helplessness, and numbness.

There is no right or wrong way to respond or feel after a traumatic event(s). Symptoms may include flashbacks (reliving the event), nightmares, frightening thoughts, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. There may be physical or behavioral symptoms that include anxiety, angry outbursts, sleep problems, loss of interest in activities you enjoy, and difficulty concentrating.