What is PTSD? - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, or military combat. [Source: NIMH]

For information on the study - Nadeem Afzal, M.D Department of Research Psychiatry Emory School of Medicine PH# 404-712-9568

For more information visit the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) website.

Download a free booklet on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that explains what it is, treatment options, and how to get help.

The Veterans Administration maintains a special page for those suffering from PTSD. To visit that site go here.

If you are in immediate need for help go here to see where the nearest help center is located.

Atlanta Area Help
Humana Healthcare Military Services
Shepherd Center
 

Support Groups
Georgia Veterans Group
On-line Support Groups
 

Picture: Tom Lea's "2,000 Yard Stare" - National Archives