June 27th Is PTSD Awareness Day

June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day

Increased Risk of PTSD in Men

Research suggests that men are less likely to develop PTSD than women, but when they do, the symptoms can be more challenging to identify. Men may internalize their symptoms and hide them, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Common Symptoms of PTSD in Men:

*Increased alcohol or substance use

*Hypervigilance

*Emotional numbness

*Reckless behavior

*Flashbacks

*Nightmares

*Avoidance of triggers

*Hyperarousal

*Irritability

*Difficulty sleeping

Why Men May Experience PTSD Differently?

Men are often socialized to suppress emotions and hide vulnerability, which can make it harder for them to acknowledge and seek help for PTSD. Additionally, men may be more likely to engage in self-medication through substance use or other coping mechanisms, which can exacerbate the condition.

PUBLIUS SPECIAL GUESTS: Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr., PharmD. is Senior Science Adviser to the Men's Health Network

MEN’S HEALTH EXPERT: Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr., PharmD. is Senior Science Adviser to the Men's Health Network and a Past-Chair/Chair-Emeritus of the American Public Health Association and former Alumni Association Board Member of Columbia University School of Public Health.

BIO: Spanning a 40+ year career as a practicing clinical pharmacist, he is an advocate for better health services and resources to enhance the health of boys and men. He has held faculty appointments at both Columbia University and Belmont University and has authored over seventy peer reviewed and general media articles in healthcare and health policy.

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ABOUT: Men's Health Network (MHN) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to reach men, boys, and their families where they live, work, play, and pray with health awareness and disease prevention messages and tools, screening programs, educational materials, advocacy opportunities, and patient navigation.

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