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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

What is PTSD?

PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder. When people see or are a part of scary events they may feel more nervous or scared. Being abused or being in a tornado are some things that can lead to PTSD.

If you are an adult, you may feel or experience these things:

  • More anger
  • Not wanting to do things you used to like
  • More nervous or scared
  • Bad dreams
  • Memories that bother you
  • Trouble sleeping or eating

If you are a parent of a child who may have PTSD, you may see in your child:

  • Nightmares
  • More fear
  • More anger
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Acting out the scary event in play

It is important to get help. Call your doctor. He or she can help you find a counselor.

Helpful Documents

View and print these helpful Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder handouts

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PDF)
PTSD Alcohol and Substance Use in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD (PDF)
PTSD and Anger (PDF)
PTSD and Panic Attacks (PDF)
PTSD Helping a Family Member Who Has PTSD (PDF)
PTSD Warning Signs of Suicide (PDF)

The following sites have more information about PTSD. They have information about:

Trauma Resources

Screening Tools