Defining PTSD and Trauma | What is PTSD

How does trauma lead to PTSD? Hear stories of lived experience PTSD advocates and the insights of medical experts on the symptoms of PTSD and trauma.
If you or a loved one is seeking more information on treatment:
- Visit the ADAA website: adaa.org/understanding-anxiet...
- Join ADAA’s free peer-to-peer PTSD support community: healthunlocked.com/ptsd-support
- Learn more in ADAA's PTSD brochure: adaa.org/sites/default/files/...
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- The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), a non-profit organization, leads in education, training, and research for anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, and co-occurring disorders. ADAA also provides free evidence-based mental health information and resources to the public.