A Thorough Demographic And Bio Psychosocial Background Of The Client

PTSD has had a major impact on veterans and their families who have fought in war. Studies show that over the past 13 years, about 500,000 US soldiers have been diagnosed with the disorder (Thomas). This does not only cause problems for the veteran with PTSD, but the families are affected in many ways also. This disorder has done as much as destroyed relationships and families.

The video I chose to watch was “The Wounded Platoon”. The population related to this video that faces difficulties in terms of access to health care are United States veterans. This video specifically mentions veterans of the Third Platoon, who were deployed to fight during the Iraq War. One overarching difficulty this population has in terms of access to health care is a lack of wanting to come forward. One soldier stated that those who came forward with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) feared ridicule. PTSD is very stigmatized, especially in the military, where it is stated that coming forward with symptoms of PTSD could be considered “a sign of weakness”. Many veterans claimed they did not need help and reported no mental duress. However, it was shown that many of these veterans were self-medicating. It was stated that there was an over three thousand percent increase in Fort Carson soldiers failing drug tests after the Iraq War.

I am the daughter of a retired military Veteran. My father has PTSD from his experiences during his time of service for the Marine Corps. The environment in which my family and I grew up in shaped much of who we are individually today. As a child, I was not always able to understand the environment that shaped my developing mind. Often times, the air was filled with aggression and hostility which would manifest itself in multiple forms. As I grew older, the anger that I was taught growing up resided deep within myself. I found that I suffered mental consequences; repressed feelings would seep out of their dormant state and into my daily life unexpectedly. In high school, the problems that accumulated through my childhood would finally

As we learn more about the cause and effect of PTSD we can better equip ourselves to help those in need. It is a process that has a clear beginning but an unclear ending. A person who can function normally for many years after seeing combat may find it increasingly difficult to sit in a classroom day after day. With raising awareness on not only the severity but the scope of impact of mental health disorders it can eliminate the stigma of weakness and get these men and women who have put themselves second much of their lives the help they

has a moral obligation to sincerely support and respect the men and women who have undertaken the liberty to sacrifice their lives for the well-being and safety of the nation. As Dr. Mike Haynie put it, “the only thing that Tim[or any veteran] wants from you[...is] to know him” (Haynie). If we are to truly appreciate the veterans and relay our gratitude for their audacious actions, the nation must pursue change to enhance their lifestyles that is otherwise plagued with the horrors of war. It is the nation’s sole responsibility to provide these veterans with top-notch and effective psychiatric services so that they can once again find their true inner character and a live a peaceful, healthy life. A veteran should not have to fight this fight alone. We owe it to our nation’s veterans to help them fight their

Many veterans are unable to leave behind the trauma of Vietnam and psychologically return home. They struggle with a variety of extremely severe problems that neither they nor their families, friends, or communities knew how to understand

“The sad fact is that many women of color are living with PTSD and CPTSD resulting from childhood traumas but are not simply receiving the diagnosis and do not get the appropriate treatment.” The stigma within the African American community prohibits a person from seeking help and not airing out your dirty laundry for fear of being labeled “crazy” with their family or social circles. Dr. Kuban cites The National Institute of Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC) that witness trauma is not seen as a mental disorder but as a painful experience, which many children struggle to cope. I did not have anyone to talk to that could understand how I felt. I didn’t know it then, my inability to say what I felt as a child was depression. Terrie Williams, publicist and therapist call this the “wake-up call” that even little kids suffer from depression even if they don’t know it. Many adults believe children do not suffer with depression and for several decades mental health professionals did not have an official diagnosis for childhood depression. Adults and teachers often underestimate a child suffering PTSD and misinterpret their silence for

This case pertains to a 27-year-old male named Josh of undisclosed ethnicity who just three months ago witnessed a horrific, senseless accident which resulted in the death of his fiancée. He is suffering from a tragic, irreplaceable loss and is displaying symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Victor Monjaraz, a former Marine, says that he felt he could handle PTSD on his own, but his emotions did not allow him to. His wife had to convince him to visit a psychologist at the VA and see what the doctor had to say. Monjaraz already felt that he had PTSD before the visit. He was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Monjaraz experienced night terrors and road rage. He was easily irritated and could not be in crowded spaces. The disease also took a toll on his marriage and says, “The Marines taught me to turn off my emotions but didn’t teach me how to turn them back on” (Monjaraz).

Chris is a 38 year old, heterosexual, masculine, Caucasian male. Chris has just recently returned home from Iraq after serving four tours. He claims to be having trouble adjusting to civilian life and reports his weakness for giving up and choosing to quit while his “brothers” are still overseas. Chris is married with two children and desires to fulfill his roles as being a husband, father, soldier, brother, son, etc. Chris believes that this is his life’s duties and God’s plan for him. Due to feelings of anger, aggression, guilt, shame, loss, anxiousness, hopelessness, and depression, a VA physician advised Chris to utilize the VA Healthcare System in order to seek appropriate treatment.

Jane Silverspoon is a 44 year old African-American woman, with two children and has been separated from her husband John Silverspoon since September 21, 2010. Their two children 11 year old Sarah and 15 year old John Jr are currently living with their father John since Jane’s placement in Betterway Rehabilitation Center due to mental health illness and substance abuse. John Silverspoon is seeking legal advice for a divorced, full-custody of the children and the family’s home. Jane enlisted in the United States Army right after high-school and served as a Private first class (E-2) during the Persian Gulf War. Before the war ended she was diagnosed by the military’s psychiatrist as having Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Gary and Lolly Beikirch had some very recommendations to counselors who are engaging with PTSD sufferers of trauma. Lolly suggests, above everything else, always counsel people trusting in the Lord and allowing Him to direct their paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). The Lord is really the ONLY One who can instruct us on how He wants to bring healing to someone, so counselors must lean upon God guidance and direction even if it does not makes sense to our human understanding at times. Gary recommended to counselors to remember that God can heal despite of the biology, therapy, etc. He IS The Healer. Gary affirmed the devastating impact that PTSD can have on behaviors and psychologically but that must always be looked at through the “lenses” of the

Shannon’s history of being a DM1 since she was three years old directly relates to her current medical condition. Illnesses interfere with the management of diabetes because blood glucose levels are not regulated when intake of food and fluids is altered as well as the administration of insulin (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2014). In addition, being ill usually causes stress on the body which increases the blood glucose levels (Robbins et al., 2010). Lastly, diabetes affects the immune system by disturbing humoral immunity, damaging neutrophil function, and depressing the antioxidant system. As a result the individual will be more susceptible to illness or have a reduced ability to fight microbes. Certain organisms thrive in hyperglycemic environments which make it harder for a diabetic clients immune system to control (Casqueiro, Casqueiro, & Alves, 2012). Since Shannon has not been eating and not taking insulin she has not been managing her diabetes during their illness appropriately. This means her body has not been able to process glucose for energy and has been forced to metabolize fat instead leading to the development of DKA (Robbins et al., 2010).

My follow up recommendations would include for Mr.Wayne to make office visits three to four times a month. With him constanly going out and fighting crime he needs some on to degress to in efforts to help clear his mind. When it comes to me treating his PTSD I would rcommend first cognitive theraphy. Cognitive therapy help patients recognize that their way of thinking is keeping them stuck in a way that has them stagnet and is not allowing them the ability to move on.Often times patient who are diagnosied with PTSD, are usually treated using cognitive therapy often is used along with exposure therapy (Mayo clinic.d). Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) is a training that I can teach Mr.Wayne at home to do as it to has been most helpful in

John Paola, Iraqi Veteran, Currently couch surfing in his brothers one-bed room apartment after a very difficult divorce. John has been suffering from PTSD for the past 3 years, since returning from a 9months deployment to Iraq, john has been depending on his wife, and disability he got from Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Can not keep a job longer due to disability . After several confrontational incident with his brother’s girlfriend and determined to overcome tough times John came to HomeFirst of Santa Clara (Agency, a homeless shelter) to seek help.