National PTSD Awareness Day: What You Should Know

June 27 is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. Today is an opportunity to recognize people living with PTSD and learn more about what PTSD is.

Here are a few important things to know:

• PTSD is a mental health condition that can happen after a person has gone through a traumatic event. Traumatic events can include physical assault, natural disasters, accidents, combat, or other distressing events.
• Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD, but anyone can develop PTSD at any age.
• PTSD is treatable. Treatment, such as medication and counseling, can help improve symptoms and daily life.

Although only a health care provider can diagnose you with PTSD, you can use this self-screening questionnaire provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to see if you have symptoms related to PTSD.

If you have concerns or questions about PTSD, talk with your healthcare provider. Seeking information and support is an important step toward getting care.

Free Resources

Event Finder: Our Event Finder helps you locate free health resources and community events near you. We host events such as our UNSTOPPABLE workshops, which provide free information on topics like self-care, health, and wellness. Click here to find an event near you.

Resource Directory: Looking for additional support? Our Resource Directory includes information about local organizations and community partners that offer help with:

• Health services
• Mental health support
• Housing resources
• Community assistance programs

Click here for our Resource Directory.

Need immediate help? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org. This service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

References

1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). National Institute of Mental Health. Accessed June 22, 2026. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd
2. PTSD basics. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Updated March 26, 2025. Accessed June 22, 2026. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/what/ptsd_basics.asp
3. PTSD self-screen. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Updated April 8, 2026. Accessed June 22, 2026. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/screen/
4. 988 Lifeline. Accessed June 22, 2026. http://988lifeline.org