Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that affects 7 percent to 8 percent of the population in the United States. It develops after a person experiences a traumatic event or witnesses something traumatic happening to someone else.

Our articles cover all aspects of PTSD, including symptoms, treatment options, common PTSD sufferers, related anxiety disorders and more.

What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder. Understanding the disorder starts with learning what PTSD is.

Common PTSD Sufferers
PTSD often develops in people who have served in war or who have been in combat. Learn about other common PTSD sufferers.

PTSD Support Groups
PTSD support groups can help people deal with the anxiety disorder. Learn how to get back to everyday life with PTSD support groups.