From Symptoms to Treatment, New Survey Reveals Americans' Strong Misconceptions About PTSD Two-Thirds (67%) of Americans believe the Majority of Veterans Experience PTSD One in Four (26%) Americans believe the Majority of People with PTSD are Violent/Dangerous Nearly One in Four (23%) Americans believe PTSD is Not Treatable Additionally, two-thirds (65%) of Americans who have been diagnosed with PTSD say that civil unrest, political polarization, & isolation created by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year has negatively impacted their recovery News provided by Share this article Share this article STAMFORD, Conn., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, military families and active duty service members through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, revealed findings of its America's Mental Health PTSD Pulse Survey, which looked at Americans' general knowledge and understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). June marks PTSD Awareness Month intended to raise public awareness and reduce the stigma associated with the disorder.