PTSD Awareness Month | Temple Fire and Rescue launches program to help each other
A new program was launched with the goal of helping first responders cope and recover from traumatic stress. Author: Bary Roy Updated: 7:08 PM CDT June 1, 2021
TEMPLE, Texas Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition caused by experiencing a traumatic event and effects both military and civilians alike. According to WebMD, nearly eight percent of adults will develop PTSD at some point in their lives.
Doctor Sam Fiala, an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University Central Texas, said the last 15 months has been hard on a lot of people.