MANA House recently celebrated it's 5th anniversary with fanfare. Members of the community, several organiztions that support veterans and local goverment officials were in attendance along with MANA House residents and staff.
When you hear that someone has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Do you think of veterans who have fought for our country, women who have suffered at the hands of abusers or children shuffled through the foster care system? Anyone who experiences trauma or witnesses tragedy can get PTSD.