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Are symptoms of #PTSD getting in the way of you enjoying your life? It’s okay to ask for help. Support from those close to you can make a difference. Seeking help is a sign of strength. Treatment for PTSD works. Reach out, get help, get better. www.health.mil/ptsd...
Graphics by Kim Farcot | Defense Health Agency | 06.15.2023
#PTSD can develop after exposure to traumatic events such as threat of injury, death, combat, assault, or abuse. While PTSD can happen to anyone, there are effective, evidence-based treatments to help manage posttraumatic stress. Don’t wait until you’re in crisis to make your mental health a priority. www.health.mil/ptsd...
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#DYK the first line of recommended treatment for #PTSD is individual, manualized trauma-focused psychotherapy? Learn more about the different types of psychotherapy here: https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/PHCoE-Clinician-Resources/PTSD/Treatment...
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After a traumatic event, services members can be susceptible to the impact of acute stress, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and frozen. In response, researchers at @WRBethesda have started using iCOVER, a peer-based intervention that can be completed in under a minute. #AskForHelp......
Graphics by Kim Farcot | Defense Health Agency | 06.15.2023
Military life can be inherently stressful. Data shows that in 2019, approximately 1.8 percent of active-duty service members had a posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosis. But #PTSD is treatable. If you’re struggling, get help as soon as possible. Call 866-966-1020 for the Psychological Health Resource Center......
Graphics by Kim Farcot | Defense Health Agency | 06.15.2023
After a traumatic event, anyone can experience acute stress. For many people, these responses diminish with time, but for others they may continue and develop into a chronic psychological condition called posttraumatic stress disorder, or #PTSD. Don’t wait until you’re in crisis to make your mental health a priority. www.health.mil/mentalhealth...
Graphics by Kim Farcot | Defense Health Agency | 06.15.2023
The first step to treating #PTSD is diagnosing it. Learn about its symptoms and the four categories they fall under. #AskForHelp https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/PHCoE-Clinician-Resources/PTSD...
Graphics by Kim Farcot | Defense Health Agency | 06.15.2023
When treating symptoms of #PTSD, it's important to process the trauma and learn how to think differently about traumatic events. Wellness, counseling, peer support, and many other programs are vital components to build a supportive environment and enhance quality of life for members of the military community.......
