Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Resources for veterans and their families to help with career and life transition. A resource guide from another library, used with permission. Click on the "PTSD/Mental Health & Wellness" tab for research information.

The mission of the National Center for PTSD is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's Veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders.

Almost each one of Nelson Mandela's speeches, widely believed to be among the most inspirational addresses by world leaders in the past several decades, has been documented by the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory project. Here are excerpts from five of his most memorable speeches.

The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.

Based in Washington, D.C., the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 154,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.

The National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information. Enter 'ptsd' in the search box.

WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information. You can trust that our content is timely and credible.

Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this anxiety disorder.

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free. You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition.

The AACAP promotes and supports child and adolescent psychiatry training and education, publicizes training and education materials, and sponsors initiatives to foster the development of new child and adolescent psychiatry training programs through its Department of Research, Training and Education.

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the leader in education, training, and research for anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders.
ADAA leads the way, improving the lives of millions of children and adults:
•Promotes professional and public awareness of anxiety, depression, and related disorders and their impact on people's lives.
•Encourages the advancement of scientific knowledge about causes and treatment of anxiety, depression, and related disorders.
•Links people who need treatment with the health care professionals who provide it.
•Helps people find appropriate treatment and develop self-help skills.
•Works to reduce the stigma surrounding anxiety, depression, and related disorders.

The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Alliance is a group of professional and advocacy organizations that have joined forces to provide educational resources to individuals diagnosed with PTSD and their loved ones; those at risk for developing PTSD; and medical, healthcare and other frontline professionals.

A resource guide from another library, used with permission.
Click on the "Articles and Books" (PILOT link), "Video", and "Treatment Guides" links for research information.