Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Within the Army

Abstract

Enormous demands are currently being placed on the military medical system due to a large percentage of Soldiers returning home from war with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Prior to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, PTSD was often labeled as simple shell shock and only small amounts of research and funding were available for Soldiers. Popular opinion of the public now suggests that the military is not adequately caring for or treating Soldiers with PTSD. The military has recognized the importance of caring for these Soldiers and is dedicating the most resources ever in our history to treat PTSD. I will show how the military is educating, treating, providing resources, and helping family members overcome PTSD.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 27, 2007
Accession Number
AD1111677

Entities

People

  • Bill Lindsey

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Army Personnel
  • Casualties
  • Children
  • Deployment
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Iraqi-War
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Separation
  • Noncommissioned Officers
  • Specialists
  • Supervisors
  • Therapy
  • Training
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • United States
  • War

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Strategic Security Studies