Basic Facts on PTSD

Find answers to the most common questions: What happens following trauma? What is PTSD? How many people develop PTSD?

Fact Sheets on the Basic Facts of PTSD:

• What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
  Find out about the symptoms of PTSD and how they develop.
  
• FAQs about PTSD
  Frequently asked questions about PTSD.
  
• Treatment of PTSD
  Describes the treatments shown to be effective for PTSD and what you can expect from your therapist.
  
• How common is PTSD?
  Find out how many people have PTSD and who is most likely to develop PTSD.
  
• What can I do if I think I have PTSD?
  Learn what you can do if you think you have PTSD.
  
• Helping a Family Member Who Has PTSD
  Ways you can help a loved one with PTSD and ways you can help yourself.