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Helpful PTSD Resources
Below are some reliable resources for information about Posttraumatic Stress
National Center for PTSD
https://ptsd.va.gov/PTSD/index.asp
The National Center for PTSD is joint program of the United States Department of Defense and the Department of Veteran's affairs. It has a lot of great information about PTSD and its treatment, even if your trauma isn't related to military service.
Make the Connection
https://www.maketheconnection.net/conditions/ptsd/
Make the Connection is another product of the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs. It has a number of videos and other media to give you an understanding of PTSD from people who have experienced both PTSD and PTSD treatment.
National Alliance of the Mentally Ill
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder/Overview
NAMI is an advocacy group for people with all kinds of mental health problems. They have a very helpful page about PTSD, treatment options, and self-care.
Helping Children and Adolescents
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with-disasters-and-other-traumatic-events
This site by the National Institute for mental health give good information about how to help a child or adolescent who has had a traumatic experience.
