PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after an extremely stressful event, like combat, sexual assault, childhood abuse, or a serious accident.

Living with the symptoms of PTSD—the upsetting memories, the sleepless nights, and the feelings of guilt or anger—can take an enormous toll on you and your loved ones. Know that help is available. The tools and resources below can help you learn about PTSD, manage your symptoms, and get started with treatment.

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Could It Be PTSD?

Take a short quiz—called a screener—to find out if you might have PTSD. This screener can help you decide whether it is time to make an appointment with your doctor to talk about PTSD. Only a doctor or mental health professional can tell you for sure whether you have PTSD.

The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5)


Videos & Apps

PTSD Coach Mobile App

Download the PTSD Coach App for free on your Apple (iPhone, iPad, or iPod) or Android device. Use the app to track your symptoms, learn coping strategies to handle stress, and find direct links to support and help. Don’t have a smartphone or prefer to use a computer? Try the web version!

PTSD Family Coach Mobile App

Specifically designed for concerned family members of someone with PTSD, this free mobile app offers tips on how family members can best support their loved one and tools to help family members manage their own stress.

AboutFacescreenshot and link to About Face video about PTSD

Visit the AboutFace website to watch Veterans and family members describe in their own words what it is like to live with PTSD and how treatment can help. In one of our favorite videos, Laura Hendrixon, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran talks about her experience with PTSD after military sexual trauma and explains how therapy turned her life around.

PTSD Treatment Decision Aid

Use this interactive web-based tool to learn about PTSD treatments that work. Watch videos of providers describing different treatments, hear from Veterans who have been through treatment, and build a personalized chart to compare the treatments you like best.

Online Resources

Key Research Findings