1. Understanding PTSD in Military Veterans
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant mental health concern affecting many military service members and veterans. While the physical dangers of military service are well-known, the psychological impact of war, combat, and violence on service members’ mental health is often underestimated.
PTSD can develop following exposure to traumatic events involving actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.
Military personnel are at high risk for PTSD due to
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