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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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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

My journal was my first therapist, where I recorded frustration, anxiety and depression. Like Thompson, they filled the day with activities that provided structure and predictability, the two things I needed as much as medication and psychotherapy. I’ve been at Thompson for over six years as a therapist,” Kathy started.