PTSD Awareness Month Mental Health Flight graphic

June is PTSD Awareness Month, June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day, though these are only a fraction of the year, it’s important to remember PTSD is a treatable mental health condition all year round. While early treatment is preferable, even people who have suffered from PTSD for many years can experience improvements as long as they are given effective treatment. All military members are able to receive treatment through their Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), both stateside and overseas.Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, also has numerous ways to get help for PTSD and other mental health issues. From the 14th Flying Training Wing chaplains to the Mental Health Flight’s Behavior Health Optimization Program and counseling sessions, any Airmen can find the help they need to get back to ‘100%.’ (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Keith Holcomb)