Trauma Survivors Encouraged to Self-screen for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Excerpt:  “[Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)] Screening Day is an opportunity to encourage self-screens and discussion of results with health care providers. Many who suffer from PTSD may be unaware of their symptoms or reluctant to get care due to mental health stigmas. Only a trained provider can diagnose PTSD. … PTSD is a mental health problem some develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, car accident or sexual assault.”