The Healing and CPTSD Foundation
The Healing and CPTSD Foundation
CPTSD is not recognized. We’re changing that.
Complex PTSD affects millions of people, yet it remains unrecognized in the DSM in the United States. Through education, survivor-led research, advocacy, and future healing grants, we're working to build a future where survivors are better understood, recognized, and supported.
What is C-PTSD?
Many people have heard of PTSD, but far fewer have heard of Complex PTSD (CPTSD).
Complex PTSD can develop after prolonged exposure to trauma in an environment where the victim perceives there is no escape, most commonly in interpersonal trauma. It often affects emotional regulation, identity, relationships, and a person's sense of safety.
Although recognized internationally through the ICD-11, Complex PTSD is still not formally recognized in the DSM in the United States. For many survivors, this contributes to misunderstanding, misdiagnosis, delayed recognition, barriers to appropriate care, and a lack of public awareness.
Why Recognition Matters
Recognition is about more than a diagnosis.
It influences research. Education. Clinical training. Public awareness. Access to care.
And ultimately, how survivors are understood and supported.
That's why recognition matters.
Our Mission
We transform systems so trauma survivors receive the collective care they deserve.
Through education, survivor-led research, advocacy, and future healing grants, we're working to improve how Complex PTSD is understood, recognized, researched, and supported.
How We're Creating Change
Education +
Public Awareness
Survivor Research +
Data Initiatives
Advocacy
+ Systems Change
Direct Support
(Healing Grants)