PTSD Awareness Month

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. June is PTSD Awareness Month. Help us spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available. Everyone with PTSD needs to know that treatment can lead to a better quality of life.

Visit the National Center for PTSD for more information and follow us on social media to join the conversation and promote awareness this month.  

This page includes resources developed by our Network and other national organizations on treating trauma and PTSD. 

MHTTC Upcoming Events

June 12 

Understanding the Intersectionality of Race, Culture, and Perinatal PTSD

June 17

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Psychological Assessment

June 26

Exploring Trauma During the Birthing Process and Its Impact on Black and Latinx Mothers

MHTTC Resources

• Applying Culturally Responsive and Trauma-Informed Care at the Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Mental Health Flipbook
• Checking In Podcast
• Decolonizing Training and Supervision: Understanding the Role of Colonization and Historical Trauma in Behavioral Health Training
• Exploring Strategies School Systems can Utilize to Support Black Students Who Encounter Racial Stress and Trauma
• Healing Our Protectors: Building Resilience Among Tribal Law Enforcement Officers Through Cultural Interventions
• Human Trafficking: Responding to Victim and Survivor Trauma
• Not Otherwise Better Explained: Adequate Assessment of ADHD in a Culture of ACEs and Trauma
• Screening for Trauma in Primary Care Toolkit
• Strategies for Discussing Race, Racial Discrimination, and Racial Trauma with Youth
• Supporting Youth Who Encounter Racial Stress and Trauma
• Trauma Informed Care Series: Knowledge & Strategies for Health and Hope
  • Session 1: Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Foundations
  • Session 2: Real-world Applications of Trauma Informed Care Principles - Non-Medical Drivers of Health (SDoH) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Session 3: TIC and Care Coordination through Cross-Sector Collaborations
  • Session 4: TIC and Care for Individuals with Chronic Diseases
  • Session 5: TIC and Care for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
• Trauma-Informed Basics e-Learning Modules
• Trauma-Informed Corrections Care: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3

Other Resources

American Psychological Association (APA) | The APA includes a list of professional organizations whose members specialize in trauma-specific treatments, along with fact sheets providers can share with clients.

How to Manage Trauma | This handout from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (formerly the National Council for Behavioral Health) provides an easy-to-ready overview of trauma, its symptoms, and helpful coping strategies.

Military Crisis Line | The Military Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource for all service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans, even if they’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.

National Center for PTSD | The National Center for PTSD provides mobile apps, videos, printed materials and online tools to educate and assist veterans, the general public, and professionals about PTSD.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network is a unique network of of frontline providers, family members, researchers, and national partners committed to changing the course of children’s lives by improving their care and moving scientific gains quickly into practice across the U.S.

National Institute of Mental Health | The NIMH offers free brochures and shareable resources, including how to help children and adolescents cope with disasters and other traumatic events.

Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance (SMVF TA) Center | SAMHSA’s SMVF TA Center serves as a national resource to support states, territories, and local communities in strengthening their capacity to address the behavioral health needs of military and veteran families.