PTSD: National Center for PTSD Home
www.ptsd.va.govSep 26, 2022 · PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. It's normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD.
National Center for PTSD | SAMHSA
www.samhsa.gov › resource › dbhisNational Center for PTSD. This website provides information about trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a variety of audiences. It contains the current edition of the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide, an essential tool for helping disaster survivors; resources for responding to disasters; and responder stress ...
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
www.nctsn.orgChild and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention. CFTSI is a brief (5‐8 session), evidence‐based early intervention for children 7 to 18 years old that reduces traumatic stress reactions and the onset of PTSD. CFTSI is implemented within 30-45 days following a traumatic event or the disclosure of physical or sexual abuse.
NIMH » Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
www.nimh.nih.gov › health › topicsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to avoid it. This “fight-or-flight” response is ...