To mark PTSD Awareness Day (27 June 2026), Combat Stress, the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health, is hosting a week‑long series of free online webinars designed to increase understanding of post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reduce stigma, and encourage those affected to seek support.
Running from 22–26 June, the sessions will bring together clinical experts, leading researchers and veterans with lived experience to shine a spotlight on PTSD from all angles. Across the week, attendees can expect discussions on what recovery looks like, the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD, practical coping strategies, the evolving role of data in treatment, and how organisations can better support those living with trauma. The webinars are open to veterans, families, professionals and members of the public, and registration is now open: PTSD Awareness Day Webinars | Combat Stress.
PTSD can profoundly affect how someone thinks, feels and reacts, and without the right support, it can sabotage every aspect of daily life. With thousands of former service personnel turning to the charity for help, every year, and many more still struggling in silence, Combat Stress is calling for greater awareness and understanding of the condition and the devasting impact it continues to have on former service personnel and their families.
Dr Lee Robinson, Acting Clinical Director at Combat Stress, said:
“Ahead of PTSD Awareness Day, we want veterans and their families to know they are not alone, and that recovery is absolutely possible with the right help. We also want to encourage the wider public to better understand PTSD and the long-lasting impact it can have.
“There is still a great deal of stigma and misunderstanding around PTSD, so these webinars are an ideal way to explain the condition, the treatment and support available, and how best to support those affected.”
For more information about PTSD Awareness Day, and how you can support the charity’s campaign, visit: PTSD Awareness Day | Combat Stress.
