Every June, National PTSD Awareness Month provides a crucial opportunity to highlight the realities of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its profound impact on individuals and communities. This observance fosters awareness and encourages those affected to seek help and support. For Tennesseans, PTSD is a significant concern, with many individuals struggling in silence. However, organizations like TRUE Addiction & Behavioral Health are leading the way in offering personalized care and support to those affected.
Understanding PTSD: Facts and Figures
PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. According to the National Center for PTSD, about 6 out of every 100 people, or 6% of the U.S. population, will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Women are more likely than men to experience PTSD, and veterans are more likely to have PTSD than civilians.
