June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. It's normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments. However, of the ~8 million people in the United States with PTSD, most don't get the help they need.
Help spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available. Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of traumatic events—needs to know that treatments really do work and can lead to a better quality of life.
More information & tools from the National Center for PTSD - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
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Normalize talking about mental health; don't hesitate to ask for help:
Delaware County, NY Department of Mental Health
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, (607) 832-5888
mhc@co.delaware.ny.us
If you are in a crisis situation, MCAT is available 24/7 at 1-844-732-6228
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'
online chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
For LGBTQ youth, The Trevor Project Lifeline is available at 1-866-488-7386
Crisis Text Line text HOME to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255
SAMHSA National Helpline for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
The Warm Line is a non-crisis line for people who are coping with mental illness or just need to talk to someone.
Delaware County: (607) 865-3156
Otsego County: (607) 433-0661
Or call toll-free 1-800-377-3281
Noon-10:15PM, 7 days a week
Original source can be found here.
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