PTSD

The phenomenon of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not new; it has been known for many years, though under several different names including “shellshock” and “battle fatigue.” These other names reflect the common association that PTSD is a disorder experienced by members of the military. However, anybody can develop PTSD,...

War is terrible and it has negative impacts on survivors. In addition to devastation of lives, infrastructure and economies is the anxiety and trauma which are caused by war. Atrocities, torture, disappearances and sexual crimes are intended to cause terror in the population so that they can be controlled and...

“Not all wounds are visible,” is the motto of many of the groups that serve veterans and help them overcome the impact of PTSD (IAVA, 2013). Often in the past veterans that complained about having problem’s adjusting to being back home or experiencing psychological problem were regarded as complainers or...

Introduction Post-traumatic stress refers to the mental effects that characterize people who have at one point or the other experienced stress. Such stress is usually felt in the later interactions of the people concerned in their relationships. Drug abuse and truancy are some of the manifest highlights of post-traumatic stress....

For many of the courageous men and woman who dedicate their lives to defending our country, the toughest challenge they face is often the transition back to every day life. This is reflected in their disproportionately high rates of suicide, approximately 50% higher than other civilians with similar demographic characteristics....

The term post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD was created after the Vietnam War, and officially recognized as a medical condition in 1980 (Nursing Times, 2009). Symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks and nightmares; inability to remember and refusal to discuss the war experiences; distance from friends and family; tremors and sweating;...

Diagnosis of mental illness has always been strife with uncertainty and doubt, with the changing of criteria and standards adding to the confusion. For multifaceted conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it has been difficult to formulate a standardized equation of symptoms to diagnosis, and the current DSM-IV criteria...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the most common ailment of war veterans in the United States. PTSD occurs after an individual witnesses or experiences a traumatic events; these events typically threaten the individual’s life or personhood. A variety of people are diagnosed with PTSD, not just veterans, and specific...

The twenty-first century has been significantly marked by post-traumatic stress disorder. While the reason behind this is up for debate, the obvious connection between this century and its predecessor is the increased technological awareness and consequent usage. Of more notable importance is the use of social media platforms as sites...

Detailed descriptionPost-traumatic stress disorder is a neurological, mental disorder. It occurs after exposure to traumatic events, for example, rape, near death experience, or serious injury. Researchers indicate that traumatic events exposure occurs in about 60 percent of the population. However, in the natural progression, the condition does not affect everyone...

Post-traumatic stress disorder among veterans has always been a topic that is completely misunderstood and underfunded. The first part of the essay is about the media's portrayal of PTSD in the post-Vietnam War era and post-world War II era with filmmakers using stock footage War veterans who were shell-shocked, their...

Arguably, illicit drugs deserve their bad reputation because they are dangerous to those who abuse them and cause significant harm to society. But, this is not necessarily so for other drugs that at one time showed promise of being highly beneficial in treating various illnesses and psychological disorders. There is...

In Melissa Walker’s TED Talk on art therapy for soldiers with PTSD, I found it very informative and also compassionate. Melissa Walker is an art therapist according to the description, which captured my attention before the video even started playing. I did not consider art and art making to be...

Warriors within war are often fighting a war within themselves, long after they have left the combat zone. This war, as a rule, is not honoured, favoured or understood by others, which contributes to the feeling of devastation, frustration and trauma that the soldiers experience. The experience they obtained when...

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is gradually becoming one of the most prevalent psychological conditions affecting humans. This condition was chosen for several reasons. Firstly, the number of individuals who receive a PTSD diagnosis continues to increase. Secondly, PTSD is commonly associated with traumatic experiences, but it is important to understand...

IntroductionPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition that is associated with traumatic events and experiences. PTSD in social work involves practicing as a professional within the affected communities and mobilizing the necessary resources to create effective programs that respond to the needs of the target population (National Association...

Thousands of combat veterans suffer from the symptoms and deleterious consequences of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is a trauma-related disorder, which develops in response to a serious traumatic event (Vujanovic, Niles, & Abrams, 2016). The nature and complexity of such traumas will vary, depending on the unique circumstances of...

During August of 1990, the United States and coalition forces from other countries arrived in Kuwait in order to drive the invading Iraq army out. The coalition forces were able to win the war with a low casualty rate, but returned home with mysterious symptoms (Pascual, 2016). A wide range...