By Christine Leccese
As part of improving your mental health, it’s important to know the different kinds of common mental health disorders that people encounter. One of those conditions is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
It’s likely that you know someone with (PTSD). The condition is estimated to affect some 11% to 20% of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, and about 2% of the American population. PTSD has been around as long as war, but people are still often misinformed about its specifics. There are several ways you can find out more about PTSD and whether it affects you.
- Read about the difference between post-deployment stress and PTSD.
- Take an online, anonymous PTSD self-assessment.
- Check out Military Pathways’ infographic on PTSD, which tells you everything you want to know about the illness in an easy-to-read, graphic representation.
- For a comprehensive presentation about the diagnosis, triggers and treatment for PTSD, in addition to an interactive workbook, be sure to visit the PTSD module at After Deployment.
Christine Leccese is the communications manager at Military Pathways.
