4 Myths About PTSD Debunked

June marks PTSD Awareness Month, an important time to provide education and resources to those who may be suffering, whether they realize it or not. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects a significant portion of the population. In fact, six percent of all Americans will suffer from PTSD in their lifetimes. Kelly Price, the Founder of The Reset Medical and Wellness Center, is at the forefront of raising awareness and providing innovative treatments for PTSD. BlackDoctor.org spoke with her to gain insight into the myths surrounding PTSD and what you should know to find relief. Debunking Myths About PTSD Many misconceptions about PTSD contribute to its stigma and hinder people from seeking help.  1. You have to be a veteran, police officer, or a first responder to truly struggle with PTSD.  Reality: PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced trauma, not just those in high-risk professions. “For years, we’ve been told that PTSD is something that happens to people who were in a war or in the military. That’s been our frame of reference. But in reality, a good portion of America probably suffered from some form of PTSD during COVID, because it was extremely traumatic for everybody. Many of us...