U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD
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 App
The PTSD Coach app can help you learn about and manage symptoms that often occur after trauma. PTSD Coach has now been downloaded over 460,000 times in 115 countries around the world. Available en Español
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
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/getsupport.asp
Military Families
Coping when a family member goes to war: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/support_family_war.asp
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: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/support_child_deployment.asp
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 https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/support_family_friends.asp
Resources to help you take care of yourself while supporting someone with PTSD.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/family/getsupport.asp
ABOUT FACE
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