United States Department of Veterans Affairs
NATIONAL CENTER for PTSD

Understanding PTSD

 
Understanding PTSD

Have you, or someone you
know:

  • Been through combat?
  • Lived through a disaster?
  • Experienced any other kind of traumatic event?

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VeteranWhat is PTSD? This interactive module will help you learn about common reactions to trauma, hear real stories of those who have dealt with PTSD, and how to get help.

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Find additional information on PTSD in the PTSD Overview section of this site.

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