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1. Introduction Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is described by the Diagnostic Statistical Manual as a psychological impairment that causes ‘significant distress’ to an individual’s ordinary interactions and functioning due to exposure to ‘actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violation’ (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). It is estimated that approximately 5-10% of the Australian population suffer or have suffered from PTSD at some point in their lives (Centre for…

Introduction According to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that can occur after a traumatic event such as combat, assault, or disaster (PTSD.VA.gov). PTSD is both acute and chronic (Kirst-Ashman, 2017). Symptoms detection of the chronic form can take months or years to appear (Kirst-Ashman, 2017). Some symptoms that may occur after a traumatic experience are depression, substance abuse, and anxiety (Kirst-Ashman, 2017). The…

Although there are several methods to conduct research studies, there is one in particular that interests me most. This method of research is called the exploratory research study. This type of research is typically conducted for a problem that has not yet been clearly defined or resolved. Exploratory research is not usually generalized to a population of people, but to a select few or small group that is affected by the issue at hand. One study that has not only captivated my attention…

After 9/11, surveillance did not become substantively different; it was not an event that pushed our technological capacities forward, but a tragedy that provoked societal change. The topic of surveillance entered mainstream public discussion, with great public concern and support. “The apparent crisis was immediately seen as an opportunity for already existing systems and capacities to be more fully exploited. 9/11 thus brought surveillance to the surface. The existence of a “surveillance…

• Specialized experience in a variety of Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) accounting systems; performing a wide range of finance duties according to the VA policies, regulations, directives and financial guidebooks. • Regularly examine, certify and audit vouchers submitted for payments, and submit in Corporate WINRS in compliance with VA directives, regulations, policies and procedures for Regional Offices and FT. Harrison. (Previously for Anchorage, Hawaii and Reno from February 2015…

higher education has left many schools playing catch up in order to understand their growing demographic. In 2009, Penn State published a video on their website entitled “The Worrisome Veteran”. The short video was meant as a training guide to show teachers how to manage student veterans. The video depicts student veterans as intimidating, dangerous, entitled and unintelligent. Penn State has since apologized for the video, but it mirrors how out of touch many schools are in regards to student…

Post-traumatic stress disorder which in short is referred to PTSD, is a disorder that occurs in a person who has experienced something very traumatic like death, or a scary situation that has resulted in making them feel afraid or sick to a point they can’t function. PTSD occurs in 7 or 8 out of every 100 people in the country, but not every person whom suffers from PTSD developed it from experiencing a traumatic situation (Loo, PhD, 2016). The reality is that if you were a direct victim of a…

can be challenging in many ways to complete. There is also only a limited number of T Visa’s given per year, therefore not all victims are guaranteed to receive one (Department of Homeland Security, 2014). Social Policy Critique The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 was signed into law on October 28, 2000 by President Bill Clinton in an effort to fight against trafficking in persons, of all types; forced enslavement and slavery, the sex trade,. The act is in place to assist…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (referred as PTSD, ICD-10), also known as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder(DSM-5) or post-traumatic stress reaction, is widely found as symptoms in military soldiers and veterans who have war experience. In recent years, it has been found in not only veterans but also many victims survived the natural disaster and physical assault. However, victims of personal assault have not realized the crucial side effect of PTSD and thereby ignoring the importance in medical and…

The topic that I choose to do my essay over is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. According to the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder article from Australian Nursing, PTSD is defined as “a psychological response to the experience of intense traumatic events, particularly those that threaten life. It can affect people of any age, culture or gender.” When a person undergoes a great deal of distress from something traumatic that happened to them from a situation or an event which could be but not limited…