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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at About.com
Everything you need to know about PTSD, from Dr. Matthew Tull, director of the Emotion Division at the Center for Addictions, Personality, and Emotion Research (CAPER) at the University of Maryland. Dr. Tull provides information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of PTSD, as well as help for friends and family, and specific information for PTSD and the military. Support Forum also available.

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a debilitating condition that may develop following a terrifying event. It is characterized by persistent frightening thoughts and memories of the ordeal. The condition was first brought to public attention by war veterans, but it may result from any number of traumatic incidents or even from witnessing a traumatic incident.


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