The U.S. is going through profound shifts — from political division and rising living costs to post-pandemic adjustment and ongoing social unrest. For many Americans, this turbulence is taking a serious toll on mental health.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has long been recognized as a debilitating condition stemming from a single traumatic event. However, as our understanding of trauma deepens, the distinction between Classic PTSD and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) becomes crucial for both diagnosis and treatment.