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PTSD and Chronic Pain
Traumatic events that could lead to PTSD can also cause injuries. There are effective treatments for PTSD and ways to manage chronic pain.
We are the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments.
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