State Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting a seminar on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on Thursday, April 4, from 6-7 p.m. The event will be held at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3405, 211 E.Fairmount St., Living Memorial Park, in Coopersburg. There is no admission fee to attend the seminar, which is open to all members of the community.
PTSD is a type of mental health condition resulting from exposureto any psychological trauma. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety. Veterans returning home from war often have PTSD.
“I encourage any of our local veterans who may be suffering from PTSD, or anyone who may have suffered a traumatic event, to join us for this worthwhile event,” said Simmons. “A panel of experts will be on hand to provide informationon the disorder and answer questions from the audience, including how and where to seek support.”
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Panelists who are scheduled to take part in the discussion include Thomas Brownback, psychologist and former Marine; Dr. Laurence Karper, Lehigh Valley Health Network Department of Psychiatry vice chairman; Dr. Timothy Ring, Berkshire Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Services president; Dr. (Col.) John Wing, Pennsylvania National Guard; Ruth Harton andAnna Rodriquez, American Gold Star Mothers; and Brian Smith, American Gold Star
Father.