Mental Health Monday – PTSD
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that PTSD afflicts: Almost 31 percent of Vietnam veterans As many as 10 percent of Gulf War (Desert Storm)…
Mental Health Monday – War Changes Soldiers
When I returned home from a deployment to Afghanistan, I had been transformed. Not in a good way: I was quickly startled at loud noises and suddenly spending fortunes…
Mental Health Monday – 5 Myths About PTSD (1)
Many misconceptions exist about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These myths get in the way of healing by creating obstacles for people seeking treatment and need to be debunked. Listed below…