Welcome to the PTSD Association of canada

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to educating those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals, as well as bringing together society at large to form an ocean of compassion, awareness, knowledge and tools necessary for recovery.

We honour THE HUMAN SPIRIT- to Build strength in INDIVIDUALS

We promote the term “Mental Fitness” to reflect the positive and proactive journey of discovery essential to guide you from distress to a happier more fulfilled life..

The link to the video below helps to understand how trauma affects everyday life .

Understanding Trauma Video - Phoenix Australia

“The three requisites of emotional trauma:
1. It is as unexpected as fog on a clear day.
2. It is something you cannot prepare for.
3. It is something that you can do nothing to prevent.”