Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events that pose threats to life, physical integrity, or emotional stability.
PTSD may result from:
Combat exposure (common among military veterans).
Violence (physical, emotional, or sexual abuse).
Accidents (serious car crashes, workplace injuries).
Natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, hurricanes).
American Psychiatric Association. (2023). What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Retrieved from https://bit.ly/3PI74R9.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (2024). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/4g4YWF2.
World Health Organization (WHO). (2024). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/3PK8r1C.