Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that can develop after an individual endures a traumatic event. Traumatic events include witnessing or experiencing acts of violence or war, surviving a disaster, or recovering from a life-threatening illness. This condition can also result from an experience of abuse or rape.
PTSD can affect individuals of any age, though the symptoms manifest differently in the case of children.
Recognizing the Signs of PTSD
PTSD symptoms vary from person to person, but the often include:
