Infernal Affairs

The reason thousands of veterans get PTSD every year is caused by inflammation, or atleast that is the cause according to the article “Before the Trauma”, by Moises Velasquez- Manoff -0otr. The article claims that “scientists had also noted odd signs of inflammation in the blood serum of PTSD” (Velasquez 59). They claim that biology alone will give insight to the core of the problem and that solving inflammation is the key to curing PTSD. They then don’t use humans to unveil how the brain and…

Most families of veterans all over America, just as the veterans are covered with Veteran Health Administration healthcare coverage, the families are included in the healthcare. According to The US Department of Veteran Affairs, the families are a big support to the veteran, the Veterans Health Administration being privatized can have immense impacts on the veterans and families socially (Family Members). It is a possibility that the veterans could not have the care they…

In my personal experience, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition incurred by an individual subsequent to experiencing a single traumatic or a chain of chronic traumatic events. A person diagnosed with PTSD experiences different symptoms that can greatly affect their personal and professional lives. Throughout history managing PTSD from a mental health perspective has been difficult because of confusion about the causes, triggers, and the best mental health approach…

When I began working for the Veteran’s Administration as a personal care attendant for veterans that are wheelchair bound I had no idea how profoundly one veteran would affect me. This veteran, whom I will refer to as D-man, would become part of my life for 3 years. This is the first experience that I would have with a totally dependent quadriplegic. Even though I have worked as a medical assistant for many years, this was the first time that I would get to experience up close and personal,…

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is responsible for providing vital services to Americas veterans. Such services include health care, benefit programs, and access to national cemeteries to former military personnel and their dependents (The Department of Veterans Health, 2015). In this case we will be discussing the health care system and how it pertains to our veterans. The health benefits provided by the VA should serve as ones’ sole source of health care or as a complement to an already…

Throughout each and every one of our lives, traumatic experiences may happen causing trauma to occur in our life for a short period of time. However, in some cases people experience chronic trauma that continues or repeats for months or even years at a time. Since C-PTSD or Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is not an official diagnosis, rather an additional sub-diagnosis for PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. C-PTSD has damaging effects on several individuals which is growing each and…

“Alone with the thoughts of what should have long been forgotten, I let myself be carried away into the silent screams of delirium (quote from Amanda Steele).” In traumatic life-threatening events, such as rape, divorce, death, abandonment, and even war, a psychiatric disorder known as PTSD may form, leaving people in distress, isolation, and in numerous other states. It’s a tough mountain to climb, and many people have difficulties dealing with it. In the book, The Things They Carried—a novel…

“The Sniper” Analysis War can change the history of a country in a single day. The story attempts to portray this topic by informing the readers of one of the many events that can happen in the day to day life of a soldier. The soldiers are affected mentally, as much as they are physically, if they survive to make it home. As we see, Liam O’Flaherty’s character almost does not survive. The author, Liam O’Flaherty was born in Inishmore, Ireland which most likely led to him choosing to…

hopes to end veteran homelessness. • Maxine Waters: US Representative for California’s 43rd congressional district. Finally, Congresswoman Waters introduced the Upgrade Veteran Service Facilities Act that gives discretion to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create grants to remodel and repair community centers, clinics and hospitals for veterans and their families. “Veterans should not have to come home to decrepit, run-down facilities that are intended to honor them,” said Congresswoman…

The transition into college can be one of the most significant, and most challenging transitions that veteran’s experience after leaving the military. Common transition issues faced by veteran students are: difficult navigating educational benefits, financial aid, and other college processes; transfer credit problems; balancing finances and other adult roles; and finally, adjusting to becoming a college student and connecting with other students. Each of these are important issues faced by…