JUNE IS PTSD AWARENESS MONTH

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:  National Center for PTSD

World's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp

PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments.

UNDERSTANDING PTSD AND PTSD TREATMENT https://www.ptsd.va.gov/publications/print/understandingptsd_booklet.pdf

PTSD Coach

Available en Español

PTSD Coach has now been downloaded over 460,000 times in 115 countries around the world.

The PTSD Coach app can help you learn about and m

anage symptoms that often occur after trauma. Features include:

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/ptsdcoach_app.asp

HOW DO I GET SUPPORT? When someone you care about has PTSD, the symptoms may affect you and others too

Military Families

Coping when a family member goes to war.
The cycle of deployment stress, including pre, during, and post-deployment is difficult for many families, and can be particularly difficult for children.

Children coping with deployment 
The children of Service members can face many challenges when their parent deploys. Get information and resources to help support children whose parent or caregiver has deployed.

Families and Friends

Help for families and friends
Resources to help you take care of yourself while supporting someone with PTSD.

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/getsupport.asp

ABOUT FACE

What Is AboutFace?

AboutFace is produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' National Center for PTSD, the world’s leading center of excellence for PTSD research and education. The Veterans, providers, and family members on the site have volunteered their stories and expertise. All interviews are unscripted and represent the thoughts and opinions of the people who are speaking. 

AboutFace features the real stories of Veterans who have experienced PTSD, their family members, and VA treatment providers. By watching the videos on this website, you can learn about PTSD, explore treatment options, and get advice from others who have been there

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/aboutface.asp

JUNE PTSD TALKING WITH FRIENDS ABOUT PTSD.pdf

Your friends and neighbors may also notice changes in your loved one.  They may have questions about what's going on.  And, Like you, they'll want to know how they can help.