It's PTSI, not PTSD | A Petition to Change the Name

I am a combat veteran, adult SA survivor (military), DV survivor (military), CSA survivor, as well as other traumas. I agree and so many others could get the help they need if the mental health community approached it differently.

Change it!

This needs to happen. We do have an injury. C-PTSD and PTSD are heavily confused. Using PTSI will offer another way to advocate.

Thank you.

I would love to see the name changed to help others to be medically treated the right way and to move forward with a better tomorrow, for all who fight for this country.

I support this name change to help qualify the healthcare coverage needed for individuals with this injury.

I believe this is a positive step forward for those who are labeled and held back in our society

There should be no stigma to seeking treatment due to a "brand" of this serious injury. Please change the name to PTSI, a far, far more appropriate designation.

This is something that many people can benefit from.

Words are so important. “Disorder” suggests helpless confusion, “injury” implies healing.

I'd like to learn more.

USMC 1967-1971, Vietnam 11/1969-06/1971; The injury to those who have post traumatic stress shouldn't be thought of as a disorder which can be 'reordered', but as an injury which may be healed, or may impact a person's life forever. Let's call it what it is: an injury.

it would allow more patients to get treatment

The wording does make a difference gives positive effect

I suspect this change to help those affected by this illness.

I can't do much but I can sign this petition to help someone else.

My son was in the Marines and he suffers from horrible headaches.

The name change will help

I support the change- to injury- thank you

It will help more people be ok with seeking help for this.