Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition which may occur after someone experiences a traumatic event, such as combat, sexual or physical assault, or a natural or man-made disaster. It not only impacts the person who suffers from it, but those around them so it is important we educate all military members and family members about it. The Air Force's highest priority is taking care of our Airmen--they deserve to be in the best physical, psychological and emotional health to meet challenges at home station and when deployed. Currently there are 7,005 service members enrolled in AFW2, 2,891 of those diagnosed with PTSD.

• Approximately 7 to 8 percent of the U.S. population will have PTSD at some point

• Women are 10 percent more likely to suffer PTSD because they are more likely to experience sexual assault or child sexual abuse

• During any given year, 8 million people have PTSD in the U.S.

• Researchers developed very effective treatments leading to symptom reduction and even loss of PTSD diagnosis

• Early intervention is more likely to lead to positive outcomes

• If you have an Airman who needs assistance, their primary care physician, the Behavioral Health Optimization Program (BHOP), Family Advocacy Program, and chaplains are good places to start them on their recovery path