June 27th has been recognized as National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. PTSD is the result of being exposed to a traumatic event, and according to the American Psychiatric Association, 3.5% of adults in the US are affected by this disorder, with 1 in 11 Americans being diagnosed in their lifetime.
Read on for symptoms, associated conditions and further resources. www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd
