It is especially tough to be a soldier at war. The separation from family, the fear, the unexpected. And, many times, when a soldier survives his or her tour of duty they return to a new war. The war in the mind. The war called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.
American veterans face a high incidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Self, in his book Two Wars, will detail his personal struggles with PTSD, as well as detailing the heroic efforts of his men at war in Afghanistan.
This book is an important read for any veteran, or any person presently serving America in the armed forces. Veterans and their families alike will benefit from the insight into the way a soldier thinks. In addition, Nate Self will inspire them in their faith in God and in their fellow soldier. Two Wars is entertaining, inspirational and educational; a must-read for the military professional.
One soldier's anguish
Difficulty of getting right diagnosis of PTSD and TBI is highlighted here.
We are able to begin Listening for Stress using novel software
Remember me! I am coming home soon to heal my Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with your help.
Soldiers get PTSD after a very close call for a convoy called an IED, (Improvised Explosive Device.)
Making a bold statement with mere words. Few hear or ever see carefully crafted acts of defiance!
Dr. Karen Seal, of UCSF's Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry, discusses the current PTSD issues
While Air Force One gets tagged, another plane goes down, the stress begins when one ejects
We know that many other soldiers and airmen die a 'hero', suffering badly from Post Traumatic Stress
The Coming Home Project Video
Iraq war veterans accuse US military of coverups of civilian murders
Back for another tour of stress filled duty, Danish troops in Afghanistan face fierce resistance
Back in the UK non-profit organisations are gearing up for helping our returning coalition forces
Despite, the many ways of treating PTSD, few seek treatment at all, despite suicidal tendencies
Here is what is it like to have PTSD!
One more boring day in Iraq is interrupted by a deadly IED (an Improvised Explosive Device)
PTSD can be healed by Integrative Medicine alongside conventional psychotherapy
Ayervedic medicine has a role in helping heal PTSD holistically.
If the ever present enemy doesn't get you, your buddy sure will!
U.S. Department of Labor's online resource to help employment of veterans with (TBI) and (PTSD)
A close call like this is an everyday experience for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
Not just men are stricken with PTSD as rape is common among female members of the armed forces
The horrors of war in Iraq and Afghanistan will not stop as more anguish starts when they return
Insurgents will be ambushing soldiers for a very long time to come but are we ready for their PTSD?
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders are VERY real indeed!
06 September, 2008
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