Truth And Myth About PTSD

Truth And Myth About PTSD

Myth - Most common cause of PTSD is from combat or war.

Truth - Even though combat and war has caused PTSD on approximately 50 percent of those who experienced it, combat or war is NOT the most common cause of PTSD.

Truth - The most common cause of PTSD among men are car accidents, and car accidents are the second most common cause of PTSD in women.

Truth - The most common cause of PTSD in women is sexual assault, with car accidents taking second place.

Truth - The top 3 causes of PTSD in general are the following in combination of men and women:

1.  Car accidents

2.  Sexual assault

3.  Physical assault

See the following link for more information:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/causes/