According to the Mayo Clinic (2017), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event. The events that trigger PTSD could be experience or witnessed and there are several symptoms that can be associated with PTSD.
Most people who experience traumatic events may have difficulty adjusting or coping with the trauma and if treatment is not sought, the symptoms that an individual may experience can worsen.
Mayo Clinic (2017) reports that
according to the National Institute of Health, Department of Veteran Affairs, and Sidran Institute, PTSD affects about 7.7 million American adults in a given year. It is also important to note that the disorder can also develop at any age during childhood. PTSD is associated with changes in brain function and structure and is recognized as a psychobiological mental disorder. There are several different symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments of PTSD which are highlighted throughout this website.
Statistical Information:
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70% of Americans have experienced some type of traumatic event in their lives. This represents approximately 223.4 million people.
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20% of the people who have experienced a traumatic event in their life go on to develop PTSD.
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Equates to around 44.7 million people who are struggling with PTSD.
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An estimated one out of every nine women develops PTSD.
PTSD United.(2013). PTSD Statistics. doi:http://www.ptsdunited.org/ptsd-statistics-2/