The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has created this informational booklet for people living with PTSD.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has created this fact sheet for people living with the effects of trauma.
Links to online resources for Trauma and PTSD.
Supporting a loved one who has experienced trauma can be a rewarding, yet challenging, experience. Knowing how to provide effective and empathetic support makes a significant difference in their journey toward healing.
Culture is the lens through which we make sense of the world; it shapes our values, beliefs, and how we cope with distress. This lens also profoundly influences how we experience trauma, the types of symptoms we express, and our access to treatment and support.
Children are not simply miniature adults; they experience and interpret the world differently. Trauma can have a profound impact on a child’s development, emotionally, socially, and even physically.
PTSD is a treatable condition. While finding the right type of treatment can take time, the path to recovery is possible. Effective treatment can profoundly reduce symptoms, improve daily life, and foster a renewed sense of hope and control.
PTSD doesn’t just vanish once the initial shock of the trauma fades. It becomes an ongoing challenge, shaping how a person experiences the world, interacts with others, and navigates their daily life.
While traumatic events are deeply disturbing for everyone, not everyone exposed to trauma develops PTSD. Understanding why some people develop PTSD while others don’t is complex and involves a combination of factors.
After a traumatic experience, having intense feelings of fear, helplessness, or sadness is a normal reaction. However, for some people, these reactions don’t subside over time; they might even intensify. If these disruptive symptoms persist for over a month, it could suggest a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).