Introduction

Living through traumatic events such as natural disasters, war, or sexual assault can have a severely negative impact on those who survive. Consider the following individual stories:

• Iqbal lost his parents in an explosion caused by ISIS fighters last month. He now has nightmares and barely speaks to anyone in the refugee camp.
• Janine was assaulted on her way home from work three days ago. She cannot stop reliving the event and blames herself for not taking enough safety precautions; she's not sure she wants to go on living.
• Tony hasn't been the same since he returned from active duty in Afghanistan three weeks ago. He's not sleeping, loses his temper, and drinks too much.

If you identify with any of these stories, then you or someone you know might be experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This site provides basic information about common symptoms of and treatments for PTSD, as well as links to more resources.

Site developed by Kate Lucey, September 2017