Patient Education Information

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - FamilyDoctor.org has created this fact sheet.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Real Illness - The National Institute for Mental Health has created this fact sheet.

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? - An excellent review of the topic from the Mayo Clinic, including signs, symptoms, coping strategies and complications.

Answers in the Aftermath - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers this information specifically for victims of violent crimes.

Coping with PTSD and Recommended Lifestyle Changes for PTSD Patients - More good information for veterans, and others, who suffer from PTSD.

FAQs About PTSD Assessment - Learn more from the U.S.Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Frightening Events Can Have Lasting Effects - The National Institutes of Health have produced this article.

Having Trouble Coping? There Is Hope - This information comes from the Center for Mental Health Services.

Helping Children After a Disaster - The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides these tips on how to help your child through a disaster and its aftermath.

In the Wake of Trauma: Tips for College Students - This advice comes from the Center for Mental Health Services.

Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for Recovering From Disasters and Other Traumatic Events - The American Psychological Association offers this advice.

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - KidsHealth has created this information for parents.

Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event - More good advice from the Center for Mental Health Services.