United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Boston Healthcare System

PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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About PTSD

PTSD can occur following exposure to a violent or life-threatening event to yourself or someone you care about.

Common symptoms of PTSD:

reexperiencing of the event in some way, either when you are asleep or awake
anxiety
anger
feeling numb
difficulty sleeping

We can offer an evaluation to determine if you are suffering from PTSD. We can also help determine the best treatment for you. There are many effective treatments to help with your recovery.

Contact us for an appointment or to just learn more about PTSD:

Jamaica Plain:	1-800-865-3384 ext. 45419 (or direct line 857-364-5419)
Brockton:	1-800-865-3384 ext. 61778 (or direct line 774-826-1778)
Causeway:	617-248-1075
Worcester:	508-856-0104 extension 17079

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Mental Health Home

Center for Returning Veterans

National Center for PTSD Home

	For Veterans and the General Public
	For Providers and Researchers
	Issues Specific to Women

If you are a woman veteran, you may be interested in specialized treatment for female veterans in Jamaica Plain: 1-800-865-3384 ext. 44012 (or direct line 857-364-4012).

Returning OEF/OIF veterans, learn about our Center for Returning Veterans.