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Article: Westmoreland County's PTSD patients find help near at hand

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May 26, 2008
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As the Iraq war continues, reports of soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder surface regularly in the news.

Veterans may be the most visible group of PTSD patients, but they aren't the only ones to have ongoing physical symptoms after a deeply disturbing event.

Police, firefighters and other first-responders may experience flashbacks, panic attacks or nightmares related to their work. Victims of natural disasters, domestic violence or child sexual abuse also may show signs of PTSD.

As awareness of the disorder has grown, so have the opportunities to find treatment and support right here in Westmoreland County. Between a new support group and expanded mental health care at ...

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