Services available in Tennessee to help veterans with PTSD [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is hoping to raise awareness about treatment options for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

According to the VA, PTSD is a mental health condition that can happen after being a part of or seeing a traumatic event, such as combat, physical or sexual assault, serious accidents or natural disasters. The department said PTSD impacts 6% of the general population and 7% of Veterans.

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The National Center for PTSD found that Veterans who use the VA for healthcare are more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD than those who use other services. Researchers believe it may partially be because the VA screens for PTSD in all veteran patients.

Dr. Amy Owen, a licensed clinical psychologist at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, said what seems to be the main difference between those who recover and those who don’t is that some choose to …