United States Department of Veterans Affairs
National Center for PTSD

Advancing Science and Promoting Understanding
of Traumatic Stress

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The Center aims to help U.S. Veterans and others through research, education, and training on trauma and PTSD.

Tragic Shooting

The National Center for PTSD sends heartfelt condolences to the victims and families, the entire military community, and all of those impacted by the violence at Fort Hood.

Fact sheets, videos, and more about trauma to help answer your questions about PTSD and related issues.

Materials on the psychological effect of trauma and tools to help you with assessment and treatment of PTSD.

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Find out more about this special center within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Where to Get Help for PTSD

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Search PILOTS* to find published articles

PILOTS (Published International Literature on Traumatic Stress) is the largest database of publications on PTSD.