Ptd Pros And Cons

Evidence-Based Practice: PTSD and U.S. Military

Abstract

Soldiers today face returning from deployments with many more injuries than in previous war times. Improvements to body armor and vehicle armor have resulted in many more lives saved. Soldiers may not be as likely to die in combat (DOD, 2001), but combat is wounding them in ways that bullets and shrapnel cannot. Research shows that as many as 25% of returning Soldiers deal with PTSD and/or depression. These numbers are staggering considering that over 2 million soldiers have been deployed since 9/11. PTSD treatment for returning Veterans is a relatively new phenomenon to this deployment and has not been extensively practiced until recent years. Research is currently underway…show more content…
There are many pro’s and con’s that the community has to offer. I gave the community a C grade because of the limited services available outside of the VHA system. Anything that is centralized and lacks variety can use improvement. If the VHA is unable to meet a Veterans needs than they have limited options if they do not have any insurance. Thankfully the VA is seeking to expand its services and rumors are that they will be allowing LMFT’s and LPC’s to provide treatment to Soldiers at military installations in the next few…show more content…
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