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Post by Frenchie on Jun 9, 2009 15:48:50 GMT 1
Post-traumatic stress disorder undoubtedly affects some Service personnel who have been deployed on operations but two medical experts who work with veterans are keen to explain some of the misunderstandings associated with the condition. Report by Cliff Caswell. In a world where demands on soldiers are higher than they have been for decades and where combat on current operations is up close and personal, it is unsurprising that the topic of soldiers' mental health has been hotly debated in the media. Amid two campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, thousands of column inches have been devoted to the psychological problems troops face as a result of their experiences, and what is being done to help them. But while the phrase post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become a buzzword to describe an anguish afflicted on personnel in the wake of battle, the reality is more complex and the condition is only one in a range of psychological issues that can occur after disturbing events. Although some undoubtedly suffer as a result of what they have been through, the fact is that most of those who have faced combat come through without ill-effects and experts in the field are concerned that recent reports may have left soldiers and veterans confused about PTSD and whether it can be treated. I'm not sure I agree with the main thrust of this article and I have reservations about the motive of the MoD for including it on the MoD news pages. It appeared first a month ago in Soldier Magazine. Read through and make your own mind up!Full Article >>
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