PTSD Can Happen to Anyone: New Research Highlights Everyday Trauma and What Thailand Can Do
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month in the United States, a reminder echoed around the world that mental health can touch any life, anywhere. A recent synthesis of research and clinical practice underscores a simple yet powerful truth: post-traumatic stress disorder is not confined to soldiers or people who survive spectacular disasters. It can emerge after a car crash, a natural disaster, or even sustained exposure to abuse or neglect. For Thai readers, where life is often shaped by rapid change, family networks, and community resilience, the message lands with particular relevance. Trauma comes from many directions, and so does the path toward healing.