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PTSD: National Center for PTSD

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Print Materials

A variety of handouts, posters and flyers that you can use to raise PTSD awareness:

  • Order our print materials free from the US Government Publishing Office.
  • Print on your printer.
  • Download files to send to a professional printer (instructions included).

Handouts

In addition to the materials below, you can print any of our web pages to use as handouts.

Understanding PTSD image

Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment (booklet)

What is PTSD and how can PTSD treatment help? Learn about PTSD and read real stories in this 16 page, full color booklet.

Download:
Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment
English | En Español (PDF)


What is PTSD Infographic (poster/flyer)

What is PTSD? (poster/flyer)

An 11" x 17" single-sided color poster or 8.5" x 11" flyer that describes PTSD symptoms.

Download:
What is PTSD Infographic (poster/flyer) (PDF)


Understanding PTSD and Aging image

Understanding PTSD and Aging (booklet)

How does aging affect PTSD? Learn about PTSD and treatment options, as well as some of the challenges faced in later life as a result of PTSD in this 16 page, full color booklet.

Download:
Understanding PTSD and Aging
English | En Español (PDF)


PTSD Treatment Works: Know Your Options

PTSD Treatment Works: Know Your Options Infographic

An 11" x 17" single-sided color poster or 8.5" x 11" flyer explaining treatment options, effectiveness of various treatment options, and next steps.

Download:
PTSD Treatment Works: Know Your Options Infographic (PDF)


PTSD Treatment Works: Know Your Options

Choosing the Right PTSD Treatment for you Infographic

An 11" x 17" single-sided color poster or 8.5" x 17" flyer explaining how to make a decision about PTSD treatment.

Download:
Choosing the Right PTSD Treatment for you Infographic (PDF)


How PTSD Treatment Can Help You

How PTSD Treatment Can Help You

Learn about ways PTSD treatment can turn your life around with quotes from Veterans who've been there.

Download:
How PTSD Treatment Can Help You (PDF)


How Common Is PTSD?

How Common Is PTSD?

This poster uses charts and graphics to show how common PTSD is in the U.S. and among both Veteran and non-military populations.

Download:
How Common is PTSD? (PDF)


Women Veterans and PTSD

Women Veterans and PTSD

This poster describes PTSD in women Veterans, including risk factors, common problems, and resources to learn about and access treatment.

Download:
Women Veterans and PTSD (PDF)


Sound Familiar: Side Effects of Anti-Anxiety Medications

Sound Familiar: Side Effects of Anti-Anxiety Medications

An 11" x 17" single-sided color poster, for printing on a color laser printer or professional printing. This poster/infographic illustrates possible side effects of using benzodiazepines such as Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Diazepam, Lorazepam to treat PTSD.

Download:
Sound Familiar: Side Effects of Anti-Anxiety Medications (PDF)


Things Change: Including Your PTSD Medication

Things Change: Including Your PTSD Medication

An 11" x 17" single-sided color poster, for printing on a color laser printer or professional printing. This poster/infographic encourages individuals currently taking anti-anxiety drugs for their PTSD, to talk to their doctor about alternative treatment options.

Download:
Things Change: Including Your PTSD Medication (PDF)


Too Many Medications?

Too Many Medications?

An 11" x 17" single-sided color poster, for printing on a color laser printer or professional printing. This poster/infographic informs individuals who taking 3 or more medications for PTSD, TBI, or pain and are experiencing uncomfortable side effects. Tips are provided for working with their provider to reduce risks and learn about options.

Download:
Too Many Medications? (PDF)


How's Your Sleep?

How's Your Sleep?

An 11" x 17" single-sided color poster, for printing on a color laser printer or professional printing. This poster/infographic encourages individuals who have PTSD to ask their provider about a referral for CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) if they want an alternative to taking medication to help them sleep.

Download:
How's Your Sleep? (PDF)


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Understanding PTSD: A Guide for Family and Friends (booklet)

What is PTSD and how can you help? Learn about PTSD and how it effects friends and family members in this 16 page, full color booklet.

Download:
Understanding PTSD: A Guide for Family and Friends
English | En Español (PDF)


PTSD: Help for Family and Friends (poster/flyer)

PTSD: Help for Family and Friends (poster/flyer)

An 11" x 17" single-sided color poster or 8.5" x 17" flyer that describes what you need to know about PTSD for yourself and for your loved one.

Download:
PTSD: Help for Family and Friends (poster/flyer) (PDF)


How to Help Your Loved One during Cognitive Processing Treatment

How to Help Your Loved One during Cognitive Processing Treatment (brochure)

An 8.5" x 11" single-sided color brochure. This brochure will help you learn what to expect and how you can support your loved one during Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) treatment.

Download:
How to Help Your Loved One during CPT Treatment (PDF)


How to Help Your Loved One during Prolonged Exposure Treatment

How to Help Your Loved One during Prolonged Exposure Treatment (brochure)

An 8.5" x 11" single-sided color brochure. This brochure will help you learn what to expect and how you can support your loved one during Prolonged Exposure (PE) treatment.

Download:
How to Help Your Loved One during PE Treatment (PDF)


Helping During EMDR Treatment

How to Help Your Loved One during EMDR Treatment (brochure)

This brochure will help you learn what to expect and how you can support your loved one during EMDR treatment. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy for PTSD. EMDR helps people process their trauma experiences using back-and-forth movements or sounds while calling to mind the memory.

Download:
EMDR: Helping During Treatment (PDF) | En Español (PDF)


Helping During WET Treatment

How to Help Your Loved One during Written Exposure Therapy (brochure)

This brochure will help you learn what to expect and how you can support your loved one during WET treatment.

Download:
How to Help Your Loved One during WET Treatment (PDF)


PTSD Information Voice Mail: (802) 296-6300
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
Also see: VA Mental Health