Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event — such as an accident, natural disaster, assault, or military combat. While many people experience temporary distress after trauma, PTSD occurs when those reactions persist, intensify, or interfere with daily life. Counselors and therapists play a vital role in identifying and helping individuals heal from PTSD. Here’s how they d

Pinellas County has been hit with two major storms in two weeks. We are all storm-weary. Even if you did not suffer a loss, anticipating...