Women Veterans and PTSD

Millions of women have served the United States in the military. Many of those women have walked away from their service without injuries and psychological issues, but some of them have battled PTSD caused by a variety of reasons, including the following: Combat – Women soldiers...

Will My Loved One Come Back from Afghanistan with PTSD?

Military service in a combat region such as Afghanistan will increase the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is a much higher incidence of PTSD among combat veterans than among the general public. Non-combat personnel in a war zone are also at greater risk of...

Coming Home from Afghanistan with PTSD

Returning home from war is often a relief and is usually very exciting for both families of soldiers and the soldiers themselves. However getting reacquainted with normal everyday life can be overwhelming, and soldiers may struggle with the added challenge of posttraumatic stress disorder...

What Are the Most Common Addictions Found in the Military?

Men and women fighting for our country witness numerous traumatic events on a daily basis. Witnessing death, causing death, fearing death and physical and mental exertion place stress on someone serving in the military. The stress can become so overwhelming that he or she may turn to...

Coming Back from Iraq with PTSD

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing traumatic life-threatening events such as natural disasters, terrorist activity, serious accidents, assault and military exposure. All survivors of a traumatic event will be...

Can I Help My Loved One in the Military Avoid Addiction?

The military prepares our soldiers for the assignments they are given. They learn the skills that they need to perform their jobs, and they enter into the military with confidence and pride. Unfortunately our soldiers may not be prepared to deal with the emotional and mental effects of...