"When in danger, it’s natural to feel afraid. This fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to prepare to defend against the danger or to avoid it. This "fight-or-flight" response is a healthy reaction meant to protect a person from harm. But in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this reaction is changed or damaged. People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened even when they’re no longer in danger." - National Institute of Mental Health

Online Resources:

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - National Center for PTSD
• CT Military Support Program
• PTSD Foundation of North Central CT
• The CT Network of Care
• Courage To Talk Campaign
• NCTSN Military Families Learning Community
• Comforting Children in Disaster
• About Face You Tube Videos
• PTSD Awareness Flyer
• PTSD Customizable Flyer
• PTSD Widgets and Badges