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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events. Learning the truth about PTSD can help eliminate the stigma and encourage people to seek treatment.

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How do we know when posttraumatic stress disorder is getting better?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) causes a great deal of mental and physical distress, and can significantly reduce a person’s quality of life. Studies that report on the effectiveness of PTSD treatment are difficult to compare, because there are differences in terms of what is considered to be a response to treatment (i.e.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

If you or someone you know struggles with a mental health disorder, engages in substance misuse, or uses self-harm as a coping mechanism, getting help is crucial. People who engage in self-harm can experience suicidal thoughts or may have attempted it at some point. That’s the idea behind Self-Injury Awareness Day.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

Most people in the room were engaged with others, with the exception of one older woman who stood apart, her back against the wall with her arms crossed over her chest. Like Thompson, they filled the day with activities that provided structure and predictability, the two things I needed as much as medication and psychotherapy.