A number of impacts have been identified in relation to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Please click on the following for additional details organized by type of impact:
According to a Canadian study PTSD is "associated with several physical health problems including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, chronic pain conditions, gastrointestinal illness and cancer" (2007). It is important to recognize that experiences of trauma can have negative effects on a person's health; regardless of a diagnosis of PTSD. Physical impacts include: