The Body Mind Being Project works to raise awareness about PTSD and trauma in West Michigan through community events and direct services.

Everyone knows someone ... with PTSD.

  • About 7 or 8 out of every 100 people (or 7-8% of the population) will have PTSD at some point in their lives.
  • About 8 million adults have PTSD during a given year.
  • About 10 of every 100 (or 10%) of women develop PTSD sometime in their lives.
  • About 4 of every 100 (or 4%) of men develop PTSD sometime in their lives.

Who is most likely to develop PTSD?

Although most people who go through trauma will not get PTSD, you are more likely to develop PTSD if you:

  • Were directly exposed to the trauma as a victim or a witness
  • Were seriously hurt during the event
  • Went through a trauma that was long-lasting or very severe
  • Believed that you were in danger
  • Believed that a family member was in danger
  • Had a severe reaction during the event, such as crying, shaking, vomiting, or feeling apart from your surroundings
  • Felt helpless during the trauma and were not able to help yourself or a loved one
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The Body Mind Being Project, Grand Rapids MI.   2015 - 2017