About PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops in some people after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or distressing event. Symptoms can include intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in mood and cognition, and changes in arousal and reactivity.

Evidence-Based Treatment

The most effective treatments for PTSD are trauma-focused psychotherapies, including:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Prolonged Exposure (PE)

When to Seek Help

If trauma-related symptoms persist more than a month after a distressing event and interfere with daily life, a clinical evaluation can determine the appropriate path forward.

If You're in Crisis

If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or text HOME to 741741. If life is in immediate danger, call 911.