From mentalhealthhotline.org (article republished with permission)

Learn What You Can Do to Help a Person With PTSD

PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder, is often mentioned in movies and television shows, but it’s more than just a plot device. It’s an incredibly challenging illness linked to uncontrollable anxiety, horrid nightmares, and destructive thoughts.

Some of the unfortunate souls who have this disorder also experience short-term memory loss and deal with additional psychological issues.

It’s estimated that seven to eight of 100 adults in America deal with PTSD. That’s a hard-hitting number. You can be a helpful voice for those suffering from PTSD if you know what to do.

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