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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events. Learning the truth about PTSD can help eliminate the stigma and encourage people to seek treatment.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

Services at our Mental Health Treatment Centers include medication-assisted treatment, psychotherapy, dual diagnosis treatment, and ongoing support to prevent relapse. We can help you or a loved one address the source of co-occurring substance misuse and self-harm, paving the road to recovery and a better quality of life.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

Like Thompson, they filled the day with activities that provided structure and predictability, the two things I needed as much as medication and psychotherapy. Many were here with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, so common following participation in armed conflict and in some cases, the result of physical or sexual abuse.