PTSD is Not a Myth, And it's Closer to Home than You Think

UNITED STATES

06.23.2016

Video by Chief Petty Officer Alma Paschall 

Defense.gov         

Nearly 20 million Americans will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder in their lifetimes, and they're not all veterans. No one knows why some people develop PTSD and others don't, but we do know that the more people who understand PTSD and its symptoms, the more we all can help those who are affected get help. Learn more and help raise awareness of #PTSD and effective treatments.

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• Date Taken: 06.23.2016
• Date Posted: 06.23.2016 11:47
• Category: Series
• Video ID: 471206
• VIRIN: 160623-D-ZZ999-001
• Filename: DOD_103422869
• Length: 00:00:59
• Location: US