What is PTSD?
PTSD Is a mental disorder that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, warfare, traffic collisions, abuse, or other threats to a person’s life or a close loved one. People experiencing PTSD may experience disturbing thoughts, feelings or dreams related to the traumatic events mental or medical distress including panic attacks, extreme stress, and avoidance of situations and environments that remind the client of the initial traumatic event. A person experiencing PTSD is at increased risk for suicide, intentional self-harm and impaired relationships with others.