First Dawn Recovery’s Post

🇺🇸 June is PTSD Awareness Month 🇺🇸 
At First Dawn, we honor the strength of our veterans and recognize the invisible wounds they carry. PTSD is real, and healing is possible. 💚 Here are 5 important facts every vet and their loved ones should know: 1️⃣ 1 in 3 veterans seeking treatment for substance use also have PTSD.
📖 (National Center for PTSD) 2️⃣ Up to 20% of Iraq & Afghanistan veterans experience PTSD each year.
📖 (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) 3️⃣ PTSD often co-occurs with depression and anxiety, impacting recovery.
📖 (American Psychological Association) 4️⃣ Untreated PTSD can lead to substance abuse, homelessness, and suicide.
📖 (SAMHSA) 5️⃣ Effective treatments exist—including trauma-focused therapy and medication.
📖 (VA Mental Health Services) 🧠 Healing starts with understanding. 
If you or a loved one is struggling, reach out. We’re here for you—every step of the way. 💪 #PTSDawareness #VeteransSupport #MentalHealthMatters #VeteranRecovery #YouAreNotAlone #PTSDMonth #RehabForVeterans