W.H.O. (Health) Ministry

Mission

Westside Healthcare Organization (W.H.O.) vision is to expand/grow the ministry, to include all ages of medical and non-medical volunteers. W.H.O. is committed to training and empowering the next generation to carry on this ministry with growth, compassion and dedication. (Romans 12:13)

Current Events

Health Spotlight for June: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month

PTSD Resources :
> What You Need to Know About PTSD
> National Center for PTSD

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. PTSD can only develop after you go through or see a life-threatening event. It’s normal to have stress reactions to these types of events, and most people start to feel better after a few weeks. If symptoms last longer than a month and are causing problems in your life, it could be PTSD.

From: https://www.awpnow.com/main/2025/06/02/june-is-ptsd-awareness-month-what-you-need-to-know/

June is here, and with it comes an important opportunity to shine a light on a condition that affects millions worldwide: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD Awareness Month, observed every June, is a crucial time to educate ourselves, reduce stigma, and foster a more supportive environment for those living with its effects.

What is PTSD? It’s More Than “Just Stress.”

At its core, PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a terrifying event. While it’s often associated with combat veterans, it’s critical to understand that PTSD can affect anyone who has gone through trauma. This can include:

Natural disasters: Earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires
Serious accidents: Car crashes, industrial accidents
Physical or sexual assault: Rape, domestic violence
Terrorist attacks
Child abuse or neglect
Sudden, unexpected death of a loved one:
Serious medical events: Surgeries, life-threatening illnesses

It’s not simply “stress” that goes away with time. PTSD involves a complex interplay of psychological, biological, and neurological changes that can persist long after the traumatic event has ended.

Additional resource
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/what/ptsd_basics.asp