A woman with PTSD is being treated at Women's Recovery. She is leaning forward, listening to her therapist.

How to Treat PTSD in Women

Mental Health, PTSD, Trauma Treatment Program, Women's TherapyBy Women's Recovery

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic mental health condition that can develop after someone experiences trauma. To understand PTSD, it is essential to understand what qualifies as trauma. The broad definition of trauma is a deeply disturbing or distressing experience that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. PTSD is complex—it can develop immediately after…

A woman leans against a window. She is experiencing symptoms of PTSD in women.

Do Women Get PTSD More Than Men?

PTSD, Trauma Treatment Program, Women's Addiction Treatment, women's alcohol treatment, Women's TherapyBy Women's Recovery

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to how it affects women. If you’ve been feeling anxious, hypervigilant, emotionally numb, or are struggling with painful memories that won’t let go, you may be wondering: Is this normal for a woman with PTSD? Or maybe you’ve asked yourself: Do women get PTSD…