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Addressing Healthcare Challenges of Women Veterans

Relias

Mental health challenges : Women Veterans experience higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and military sexual trauma (MST) compared to their male counterparts. Although it has been improving, disparities still exist , making it harder for many to access treatment and financial support.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks of a traumatic event are similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A major life event such as divorce or disability. Difficulty thinking, focusing, remembering, or making decisions. Psychosis, e.g., paranoia, hallucinations, or delusions. Persistent stress from raising children.

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Social Work on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Look Back, A Look Ahead (Part Two)

Social Work Blog

Individuals with disabilities were also disproportionately affected by the hardships of COVID-19 (ACL, 2022) as were immigrant communities (Clark et al., of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reported by social workers was five times higher than the national estimates of 5.3% (Kilpatrick et al. Research Findings, April, 2022.