Understanding PTSD: Symptoms and Causes
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition, can happen to a person after living through or witnessing a traumatic event. The condition is often associated with combat veterans, but PTSD can affect anyone: children, teens, and adults alike. According to the National Center for PTSD, about 6% of U.S. adults will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop the condition.