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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people have stress reactions that don't go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD.

People who suffer from PTSD often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feeling emotionally numb. These symptoms can significantly impair a person's daily life.

 PTSD is marked by clear physical and psychological symptoms. It often has symptoms like depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental health problems. The disorder is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.If you are suffering from PTSD, or know someone who is, the following list of resources and information will help you find help in dealing with PTSD and related conditions.  

Featured PTSD News

Center for Psychological Health and TBI Opens

The Department of Defense today announced the opening of a 24-hour outreach center to provide information and referrals to military service members, veterans, their families and others with questions about psychological health and traumatic brain injury. More

NURSING HOMES UPDATE

All states have a Nursing Facility Medicaid program that provides general health coverage plus coverage for nursing home services. These services include room and board, nursing care, personal care and therapy services.

 Nursing Facility Medicaid may pay for a stay in a nursing home if you need a “nursing-home level of care” or meet nursing home “functional eligibility criteria; and have income and assets below certain guidelines.

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RESOURCES

Below are websites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them.

VIETNAM WOMEN VETERANS

Almost ten thousand women were there.

For a list of not only the women who gave their lives in Vietnam but the start of a complete women's casualty list see: They Gave Their Lives

The Vietnam Women's Memorial Project's new website is at
VWMP

The Mesothelioma Center has published an educational guide about mesothelioma prognosis: asbestos.com/mesothelioma/prognosis/

Click this link for a Mesothelioma Veterans Guide https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/

Mesothelioma Treatment  https://www.mesotheliomahub.com/treatment/

Substance Abuse Resources for Veterans  https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/veterans/ https://www.floridarehab.com/resources/veterans/

Useful information from Tuck, a community devoted to promoting sleep health awareness. Most recently, we’ve explored veterans’ unique sleep needs. We’ve looked at how a history of trauma can change sleep patterns, how veterans can deal with insomnia and other sleep disorders, and which companies give veterans’ discounts. You can check out some of our work here:

Sleep Disorders in Military Veteran Populations
How Does Trauma Affect Sleep?
Military and Veteran Mattress Discounts