Depression
Military personnel returning from service may experience depression from witnessing loss of comrades, viewing deaths of civilians, and living with their experiences from war. The article by Duncan Shields (2015) depicts the progression of depression in Canadian veterans. He infers that their depression worsens because the male soldiers are brainwashed into thinking that silence of internal struggles is manly. The militants are taught that a masculine quality such as emotional suppression is crucial to in field combat (Shields, 2015). However, when the military men return home they may be ridiculed for discussing their feeling of depression. These men are discouraged from seeking psychological healthcare services because of the shame …show more content…
As well, a diagnosis of both dysthymia and depression has also revealed a decline in cognitive function which is associated with dementia (Veitch et al., 2013). In addition the study by Veitch et al. (2013) compared five different U.S. military occupational specialities (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and the Coast Guard) with rate of depression, and combat exposure. The results showed that militants deployed more than once since September 11, 2011 had higher rates of depression. The highest rates of depression were found in the Marine Corps who were dispatched more than once since September 11, 2011. It is evident that depression among veteran does exist. However, there needs to be more encouragement for male veterans to seek psychological help and resolve this …show more content…
(2014) is studying the effects of TBI and PTSD on AD in veterans using neuroimaging equipment. The purpose of the research is to determine if TBI and/ or PTSD symptoms resulting from combat increases the risk of AD. They will also view other uncontrolled confounding variables and see if it also affects the risk of AD. The researchers employ amyloid positron emission tomographic (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and analyze proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to view a decrease in cognitive reserves. As well, the technical equipments will look for the tau proteins, APOE, neurofibrillary tangles, and neuritic threads in each subject to identify the progression or onset of AD. The participants in the study had a telephone screening. Those that qualified and consented to the study were mailed self report measures. Thus, far from the 8113 reports mailed out to participants only 12.4% of them have been returned them back. 765 participants declined participation in the study for the reason of “not interested” and “too much involved” with regards to the technical equipment testing. This project has merit. However, the challenge is the battery of tests, technical tests, paired with male veterans who are hesitant to visit the doctor’s
Military personnel returning from service may experience depression from witnessing loss of comrades, viewing deaths of civilians, and living with their experiences from war. The article by Duncan Shields (2015) depicts the progression of depression in Canadian veterans. He infers that their depression worsens because the male soldiers are brainwashed into thinking that silence of internal struggles is manly. The militants are taught that a masculine quality such as emotional suppression is crucial to in field combat (Shields, 2015). However, when the military men return home they may be ridiculed for discussing their feeling of depression. These men are discouraged from seeking psychological healthcare services because of the shame …show more content…
As well, a diagnosis of both dysthymia and depression has also revealed a decline in cognitive function which is associated with dementia (Veitch et al., 2013). In addition the study by Veitch et al. (2013) compared five different U.S. military occupational specialities (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and the Coast Guard) with rate of depression, and combat exposure. The results showed that militants deployed more than once since September 11, 2011 had higher rates of depression. The highest rates of depression were found in the Marine Corps who were dispatched more than once since September 11, 2011. It is evident that depression among veteran does exist. However, there needs to be more encouragement for male veterans to seek psychological help and resolve this …show more content…
(2014) is studying the effects of TBI and PTSD on AD in veterans using neuroimaging equipment. The purpose of the research is to determine if TBI and/ or PTSD symptoms resulting from combat increases the risk of AD. They will also view other uncontrolled confounding variables and see if it also affects the risk of AD. The researchers employ amyloid positron emission tomographic (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and analyze proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to view a decrease in cognitive reserves. As well, the technical equipments will look for the tau proteins, APOE, neurofibrillary tangles, and neuritic threads in each subject to identify the progression or onset of AD. The participants in the study had a telephone screening. Those that qualified and consented to the study were mailed self report measures. Thus, far from the 8113 reports mailed out to participants only 12.4% of them have been returned them back. 765 participants declined participation in the study for the reason of “not interested” and “too much involved” with regards to the technical equipment testing. This project has merit. However, the challenge is the battery of tests, technical tests, paired with male veterans who are hesitant to visit the doctor’s