Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition that can occur after a traumatic event and can cause significant distress or impairment of personal functioning. Each year, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD advances the science of PTSD and the care of Veterans and others impacted by trauma through research and education. The National Center for PTSD is one of the foremost trauma and PTSD research programs in the world. Visit the center’s website to learn more about symptoms and types of trauma, read about treatment and find out how to get help for loved ones with PTSD and the support you need for yourself.
