PTSD

Causes and Development of PTSD

What causes post-traumatic stress disorder? Learn about the psychological, biological, and social risk factors for developing this complex mental illness.

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PTSD: Traumatic Events and Other Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Every relationship has it's ups and downs

Post-Divorce Trauma and PTSD

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Coping With PTSD Symptoms Following a Shooting

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Effect of Hurricane Katrina on Children

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
The Risk of PTSD After a Car Accident

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Are Some Racial Groups More Likely to Develop PTSD?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
The Effects of 9/11 on Faith and Religious Beliefs

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Symptoms of PTSD After a Sexual Assault

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
What Exactly Does PTSD Do to the Brain?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
PTSD Rates Among Those Who Experienced 9/11

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Acute Stress Disorder Symptoms and Link to PTSD

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
School Changes Since the Tragedy at Columbine

Fact checked by Emily Swaim
Media Coverage of 9/11 and PTSD in Children

By Matthew Tull, PhD
PTSD and the Psychological Effects of Hurricane Katrina

By Matthew Tull, PhD