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How to Cope with PTSD

Psychological Health Care

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is the most common mental health disorder after depression. In fact, any experience of trauma, whether physical or mental, can contribute to the development of PTSD and other mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety disorders, alcohol and substance abuse and other self-harm behaviours.

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Tips for Helping Veterans Cope With PTSD

Famcare

While serving their country, military personnel may encounter a variety of terrifying situation. Thousands of veterans have been left scarred by their experiences, leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Let’s look at some tips and suggestions for assisting veterans and their families who are dealing with PTSD.

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Arizona Joins the Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact

Social Work Blog

The Social Work Licensure Compact, spearheaded by the Department of Defense, seeks to address the critically important issue of licensure mobility for military spouses and enhances access to critical mental health services nationwide. He has been receiving care for PTSD and he wants to go home to his home state. My friend didn’t.”

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Tommy Lowther and living with PTSD

MQ Mental Health

Tommy Lowther and Living With PTSD - MQ Open Mind CONTENT WARNING: this episode of Open Mind includes stories about trauma and sexual assault. He talks in this episode about the “invincible” mentality he felt in the military and how that attitude quickly turned into fear. “I For more on our recent study into PTSD please click here.

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How to Help Someone Who’s Experiencing PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can severely impact a person’s life. When a partner, family member, or friend has PTSD, it can also take a heavy toll on your relationship with them. It’s essential to remember that a person with PTSD might not always have control over their behaviors.

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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

Relias

Military personnel put their lives on the line for their country. Healthcare professionals need to have a clear understanding of the ways that military experiences and culture can affect the health and well-being of veterans. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) An estimated 7% of veterans are diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetimes.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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