June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day, making it a great time to put it in the spotlight, and offer tips for how to help support those who suffer from the condition. The more people know about PTSD and how to help support those with it, the better the outcome will be. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) impacts those who have it and their loved ones. Knowing how to support their loved ones with PTSD can make a big difference.

“PTSD is something that we as a nation need to become more familiar with to help support those who need it,” explains Laura Purdy, MD, MBA. “I’ve helped man...