It is normal for people with PTSD to often experience intense negative emotions, such as shame, guilt, fear, sadness, and/or anger. Because of these uncomfortable experiences, people with PTSD sometimes ... Read More

If you think that you may have PTSD, it is very important to seek out help. However, going to a therapist can be stressful in its own right. You may ... Read More

Rape is more common than you probably think. Studies have shown that approximately 15% to 31% of people have experienced at least one attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. ... Read More

The severity and intensity of PTSD symptoms can change over time. These fluctuations may be influenced by your mood, life stress, yearly events (e.g., anniversaries), or exposure to cues in ... Read More

Today is the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout. Many people across the country are using today as the starting point for a smoke-free life. If you have PTSD, it ... Read More

Service men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are showing high rates of PTSD and other difficulties, such as depression and substance use problems. In fact, initial estimates indicate ... Read More

November 14 has been designated World Diabetes Day by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). The theme for this year's World Diabetes Day is the "Year of the Child". The purpose ... Read More

Today is Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a time to honor all veterans for their service to our country and recognize the sacrifices they have made for us. Service can ... Read More

After the experience of a traumatic event, it is only natural for a person to experience a tremendous amount of emotional pain. When we experience emotional pain, the first thing ... Read More

People who have experienced traumatic events commonly experience something called trauma-related guilt. Trauma-related guilt refers to the unpleasant feeling stemming from the belief that you could or should have done ... Read More

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) provides a wealth of useful information on traumatic stress in children. Their website provides information on a number of different types of traumatic ... Read More

A number of factors have been identified that may place a person at risk for developing PTSD following exposure to a traumatic event, such as previous exposure to other stressful ... Read More

A recent article in the USA Today reports that, in the past year, the number of veterans seeking treatment for PTSD has sharply risen. The article states that over 100,000 ... Read More