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MYTH: Only military veterans experience PTSD.
FACT: Although Post Traumatic Stress Disorder does indeed affect our war vets; PTSD can develop in anyone, including children. #PTSAwareness

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Myth:PTSD affects someone immediately after a traumatic ordeal. If time has passed, someone is no longer at risk for PTSD.
Fact:While symptoms for PTSD often arise within the first 3 months after a traumatic event, many times it takes months or even years for symptoms to appear.

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PTSD in adolescents is more common in the later teen years; while the prevalence of PTSD for teens aged 13-14 is 3.7 percent, that number increases to 7 percent in the 17-18 age group. #PTSDAwareness

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Complex PTSD is caused by multiple traumatic events, not just one.

Individuals with complex PTSD can be diagnosed with borderline or antisocial personality disorder or dissociative disorders.
#PTSDAwareness

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Uncomplicated PTSD is linked to one major traumatic event, versus multiple events. Symptoms of uncomplicated PTSD include: avoidance of trauma reminders, nightmares, flashbacks to the event, irritability, mood changes and changes in relationships.
#PTSDAwareness

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In general, people with PTSD who struggle to express their feelings have a higher risk of suicide.
#PTSDAwareness #notallscarsarevisible

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2021 NAMIWalks Kick Off Sponsor, Aetna Better Health of Kentucky shares How trauma-informed care helps Medicaid members.
https://t.co/rBwPO4wY4z

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An estimated 5 percent of adolescents experience PTSD.
#PTSDAwareness #notallscarsarevisible

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Young Adult Ending the Silence meets this coming Thursday, June 15, 2022. Email [email protected]

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It is a difficult climb, but you are not alone.
#PTSDAwareness #notallscarsarevisible

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49 percent of sexual assault survivors will develop PTSD.
#PTSDAwareness #notallscarsarevisible

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The second Tuesday of the month NAMI Family
Support Group will meet this Tuesday, June 14th, from
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Centenary Church. The church is
located at 2800 Tates Creek Road. Contact [email protected]

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The long-term prognosis for PTSD is good because treatment is effective in reducing or eliminating symptoms.
#PTSDAwareness #notallscarsarevisible

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https://t.co/DMkVznbwdr
2021 NAMIWalks Program group Sponsor, UK Healthcare blog post on Understanding PTSD and its symptoms.

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14.3 percent of people who suddenly and unexpectedly experience the death of a close loved one develop PTSD.
#PTSDAwareness #notallscarsarevisible

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https://t.co/gloIiOupI2 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults: Impact, Comorbidity, Risk Factors, and Treatment

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16.8 percent of people who are involved in serious accidents, such as car or train accidents, develop PTSD.
#PTSDAwareness #notallscarsarevisible

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Parents of children with life-threatening illnesses develop PTSD 10.4 percent of the time. #PTSDAwareness #notallscarsarevisible

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Check out this PTSD resource from @NewVistaKY the presenting sponsor of NAMIWalks2021 https://t.co/7YEbapxbU7

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During a traumatic event, you may not have any control over what's happening, and you may feel very afraid. Anyone who has gone through trauma can develop PTSD. #PTSDAwareness #notallscarsarevisible