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3.6% of the US Adult population experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the past year.*
* Source: National institute of Mental Health
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5% of adolescents age 13-18 in the US experience PTSD in their lifetime.*
* Source: National institute of Mental Health
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About 8 million adults have PTSD during a given year. This is only a small portion of those who have gone through a trauma.*
* Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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