Although, there has been some improvement with having trauma teams in the field to begin the process of dealing with the images of war. Rule Number Two: Lessons I Learned in a Combat Hospital, demonstrates that no matter what treatment is started while in the field, it only touches on a small proportion of the traumatic effects that soldiers face when they return back to the states. There have been programs established for these brave men and women that are returning back to the states after a long deployment. However, more needs to be done.…
Veterans Returning Home “Sixty-one percent of men and 51% of women in the general population report having experienced at least one traumatic experience that qualifies to be considered for PTSD”(Kilic 409).Soldiers go to war to fight for America’s freedom and protect the citizens of America; however, many of their lives change while at war, and they are seeking treatment. Many soldiers get psychological help and many professionals are trying to find different ways to treat the soldiers’ suffering. Upon returning home, soldiers have a hard time assimilating back into civilian life. In Homer’s epic poem…
Symptoms of PTSD includes flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. To counter these mental health disorders, the U.S. military instituted a policy named "Force Health Protection”. The Force Health Protection is used for making sure military missions were successful and if every soldier is healthy and has not suffered any mental health disorders. Even with all the preventive steps that are taken to prevent mental health disorder A lot of veterans still suffer from PTSD.The ones who suffer the most are the men and women in the National Guard. The National Guard personnel only believed they would serve in the United States were not only deployed in Afghanistan, but were recalled more than once in their military career.…
It is common for returning Veterans of war to experience symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Spending years overseas fighting in a war can cause the person to have trouble when they return to their homes. In order to help with the PTSD that veterans face after coming back from war, reintegration programs are needed. With programs to help combat PTSD in the returning Veterans it will be easier to protect the heroes that risked their lives to fight for us. It is important to help Veterans reintegrate into civilian life, which for them may be hard after the years that they faced away being in the military.…
Of the myriad of “invisible wounds” that may become manifest in veterans returning from combat deployment I choose to describe “depression”. Kanel (2014) states that “symptoms such as sleep problems, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, regret, loss of energy and interest in life, and concentration deficits, appetite disorder, psychomotor retardation or agitation, and suicidal thoughts” (p. 179), all may be associated with depression. If I, as a crisis worker, was not knowledgeable of the symptoms of depression, they could appear as a personality defect or maybe laziness, which would cause harm to my client if I were not addressing the issue and instead focusing on other issues. Special issues raised by the families of veterans might be “secondary traumatization.” This is when the family members of the veteran begin to manifest the symptoms that the veteran is experiencing.…
It is good for the person to rejoin the world. Show support in all ways, and above all, be patient. People who suffer from PTSD feel like they have lost control. Encourage them to spend time with family and friends and to leave the house for a little while each day. The smallest action can help a person regain control and knowing how to react to someone can make a huge difference.…
The military is one of the largest organizations that utilizes the contingency approach because it's an efficient way to address problems. The book outlines one of the reasons to use the contingency approach is because "a particular management practice that worked today, may not work tomorrow"(Kinicki - Fugate 5). Based on my experiences in the United States Navy, I would say this reference sums up my entire Naval career. When you have that many people from different walks of life and serving around the world it isn't possible to manage using static approach to every problem. The benefits from using this tactics in my experience bring about successful missions, effective leadership, positive morale, organized plans, and growth in human/social…
Recovering from trauma may seem impossible to the victims who are left to cope with the intense symptoms that plague them long after the traumatic incident. Although progression is slow, recovery with the right therapy is possible (Wright, 2011). Some victims may choose a therapist who is well equipped to provide therapy to those who have been through trauma. Other victims might choose a spiritual leader to help them through the process of recovery and others may not choose to get help at all. Not only are the chances of recovery low for those victims who choose to untreated, they are also at risk for further difficulties that can disrupt their lives and the lives of their families such as anxiety, depression, pain, and substance abuse (Schiraldi, 2009).…
But the relief is short lived when the effects of the addiction wear off, they are left feeling the same fears, and problems they tried to run from (Smith, M.A., Robinson, & Segal, Ph.D, 2016). Suicide is common, however some victims are unable to follow through with it and this leaves the family to handle the aftermath of those decisions and work through the things that brought their loved one to this point of self-doubt. This can be done through attending group counseling for not just the PTSD survivor but the family to allow healing and understanding of what caused them to develop PTSD. And how to…
As his main two problems are sleeping problems and his negativity. That will be the main focus. It will be recommended antidepressants, as most of the PTSD cases. That would be consumed in accordance with his PTSD level. That would be used to control his some parts of his negativity: anger, sadness, and worries.…
There are many people who are making strides in the medical world to raise awareness for PTSD and its effects, and new treatments and preventative measures are being discovered each and every day. Support groups for veterans with PTSD can be found anywhere, and veterans themselves are helping their fellow soldiers make it through and conquer the disorder. While there is progress being made, there are still some obvious problem that need to be overcome. Veteran suicide rates being at an all time high is something that cannot be ignored, and treating PTSD and the depression that it can lead to is a start in the right direction to protect our veterans. The societal view of PTSD is slowly evolving, as more people become familiar with the disorder and the stigma is slowly broken, but if we start to truly inform and educate others on PTSD, then a true change will be brought about.…
Obviously therapy would be a good start for someone who has just come back from a warzone, whether it badly affected them or not. PTSD’s symptoms so not always affect one who has the disorder, but I can come and go (PTSD). But with therapy it could be treated, one may not be able to forget all that has happened in the past, but accepting it would be a good place to…
“According to the Army, only 40 percent of veterans who screen positive for serious emotional problems seek help from a mental health professional.” (The Critical Need to Treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Because most of the veterans do not seek help, these problems will eventually become worse and evolve to the point where it will become very…
For those who don’t know, PTSD: “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event,” (Mayo Clinic). This can take months, or even years to be cured. My belief is that we do not do nearly enough for our veterans when it comes to the care they receive. 80% of the recipients of my survey agreed with me while 10% did not know if they received appropriate care, and the other 10% said that they already receive appropriate care.…
This disease is however still lacking research and is also still stigmatized. Veterans are getting Honorably Discharged from the military due to undiagnosed PTSD. The behavior resulting from PTSD include alcohol and prescription drug abuse. The Honorably Discharged veterans are therefore loosing much of their needed health and education benefits making it difficult to maintain a job and concrete lifestyle. PTSD has also been a hinder to veterans and their relationships with partners and family members.…