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Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that affects about eight million people every year in the United States. Between 7 and 8% of the population will experience some degree of PTSD in their lifetimes. While most people understand that PTSD can contribute to stress, anxiety, and insomnia, a lesser-known issue is the impact PTSD can have on the ability to learn. Effects of PTSD on the Brain Trauma can affect t