” Key facts:

• An estimated 3.9% of the world population has had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some stage in their lives.
• Most people exposed to potentially traumatic events do not develop PTSD.
• Feeling supported by family, friends or other people following the potentially traumatic event can reduce the risk of developing PTSD.
• More women are affected by PTSD than men.
• There are effective treatments for PTSD.“

World Health Organization WHO ( Post-traumatic stress disorder )