What is PTSD
By the Numbers
Signs and Symptoms
Causes and Treatments
Fun Facts
100

This is the term PTSD was originally called during World War I.

What is shell shock?

100

This percentage of U.S. Adults will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.

What is 6%?

100

This is the term for reliving a traumatic experience through vivid memories or dreams.

What are flashbacks?

100

Name one type of trauma that can lead to PTSD.

What is abuse, combat, natural disasters, accidents?

100

This celebrity has opened up about their struggles with PTSD regarding a suicide bombing at a concert 8 years ago.

Who is Ariana Grande

200

PTSD was officially recognized in this year.

What is 1980?

200

This percentage of military veterans have PTSD after combat.

What is 12-15%

200

A person with PTSD might avoid these as a coping mechanism.

What are reminders/memories of trauma.

200

This type of therapy focuses on reframing harmful thought patterns in PTSD patients.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

200

This main character from a Shakespearean play of the same name appeared to meet most, if not all, of the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.

Who is Henry the IV?

300

PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing this kind of event.

What is a traumatic event?

300

Around this percentage of children experience PTSD annually.

What is 5%.

300

PTSD can cause changes in cognition, such as persistent negative beliefs or this common memory issue.

What is memory loss.

300

This medication is used for treating those with PTSD.

What are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?

300

This month dedicated to PTSD Awareness

What is June?

400

This type of exercise is recommended to help manage PTSD symptoms.

What is yoga, mindfullness, or physical activity?

400

This non-military group is particularly vulnerable to acquiring PTSD.

Who are children, survivors of abuse/trauma.

400

Insomnia and being easily startled are symptoms of this PTSD category.

What is hyperarousal?

400

What is a methods for disclosing a diagnosis of PTSD to those close to you.

What is using ”I statements” / Educating those close to you?

400

This is a famous historical figure is thought to have had PTSD after surviving 17 duels and countless battles.

Who is Andrew Jackson

500

This professional can help you disclose PTSD to teachers, employers, or family members, and help you get through this experience.

Who is a therapist/counselor?

500

This amount of Americans are estimated to be affected by PTSD each year.

What is 12 million?

500

This emotional state, often seen in PTSD, involves detachment or numbness towards other.

What is emotional numbness?

500

Name one risk factor that increases the likelihood of developing PTSD.

What is prolonged trauma, lack of social support, or family history of mental health conditions?

500

Before PTSD became its official name, it was referred to as this during the American Civil War

What is Soldier’s Heart?