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Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 8:27 AM

Mental Health Disorder Month

Focus: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

ILLIAMS The term PTSD typically points our thoughts to people who have been in combat, and that would be true for some. You might be surprised that there are many other kinds of life experiences that can cause disorder beyond those experiencing combat.

• PTSD is a mental health stress response to experiencing or witnessing any traumatic or terrifying life event. Anyone can develop PTSD.

• Both children and adults can encounter PTSD. Children are particularly vulnerable because their brains and coping skills are not fully developed.

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