People often throw around the word “trauma” but what exactly is it? According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network: “A traumatic event is a frighte...

One of the biggest misconceptions about PTSD is that it is a personal flaw. That there is something intrinsically wrong with you. That you were weak and easi...

Mental health professionals use a manual called the DSM-V in order to list the criteria and diagnose mental health disorders. It can be difficult to understa...

If I could tell you anything it would be that you are not alone. PTSD can make us feel very alone and painfully sad. Our family members and friends may not u...