Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness (PTSD) Day - June 27
National PTSD Awareness Day is celebrated annually on June 27.

PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing one or more life-threatening events, like physical or sexual assault, war-related combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or other threats on a person’s life. It is 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. The good news is that there are effective treatments.
 
Typical symptoms of PTSD include distressing dreams, persistent thoughts and recurring flashbacks about the traumatic event or events, numbing or avoidance of memories of the trauma, or triggered emotional responses or persistent hyperarousal. Hyperarousal is a primary symptom of PTSD that occurs when a person's body suddenly kicks into high alert as a result of thinking about their trauma. Even though real danger may not be present, their body acts as if it is, causing lasting stress after a traumatic event.
 
How to help raise PTSD awareness? Start by learning key information about PTSD, its causes and treatment options. Then share your knowledge with others, promote PTSD awareness via social networks, and reach out to help those who need it.
Share your questions, insights, and experiences with us at ProjectEVERS@nkesc.org .
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