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CMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day 2020

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CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day.

In 2019, PTSD Awareness Day was officially recognized for the first time in Ontario by the provincial government. PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that can appear following a traumatic event in someone’s life. It can affect victims or witnesses of distressful occurrences such as natural disasters, crimes, or major accidents.

PTSD is more prevalent among individuals in occupations with increased exposure to these types of events, such as first responders and armed forces personnel. The unique workplace stress for first responders can lead to Operational Stress Injuries as well, which include PTSD. Women, refugees and Aboriginal people are also statistically at higher risk.

If you are struggling, please reach out. CMHA Waterloo Wellington offers several resources that may help individuals living with PTSD or other mental health issues. Please call Here 24/7: 1-844-437-3247 (HERE 247).

To show support, members of the public are encouraged to share their stories and use the #PTSDAwarenessDay hashtag on social media.

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