Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Analysis

In an article published by Time magazine, they stated “40,000 troops have been physically wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq, but 10 times as many exhibit symptoms of PTSD.” This means four-hundred thousand troops are still suffering from these symptoms. In the Time article, it talks about how scientists learned that dogs can lower these symptoms in veterans. These scientist have proven this by using many individuals cases and comparing the intensity of their symptoms without therapy dogs to the patients with therapy dogs. Although many people believe dogs cannot lower symptoms of disorders, scientists like those interviewed for the Time article are proving them wrong. Therapy dogs positively affect war veterans by lowering their Post Traumatic

Chapter 10 examines various forms of abuse. Kanal (2011) sets forth that stress as it relates to abuse can cause Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. The author describes PSTD as a psychological disorder that is brought on by an event that occurs in a person’s life. PSTD is usually associated with military people returning from the combat but that is only one of many demographics that can be effected by the disorder; this chapter underscores in addition to PSTD abuse can manifest itself in a number of different ways. The author begins the discussion with child abuse. From a crisis professional’s perspective, dealing with children is complicated because depending on the age of the child, communication can be difficult. In addition, the child may

War and combat experiences have a way of changing lives in dramatic ways. Deployments can range in length but experiences during those times can forever change a soldier. For veterans, the consequences of combat can be long lasting. According to a study done by the RAND corporation, “post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression, are specific disorders that have been shown to be extremely prevalent among soldiers returning from combat” (“RAND Assesses Post-Deployment Health-Related Needs Of Iraq Veterans.”). Effective treatments for PTSD exist however, no one method or therapeutic technique is appropriate for every client. For this reason new approaches for treatment are being tested. Positive results are being seen with the new treatment of PTSD called canine assisted therapy. Every veteran should get the opportunity to find a treatment that works best for his/her condition. That is why we need a bill that will help this problem. Therefore, a bill to establish canine therapy programs for veterans in the medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs

Post-traumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD) is part of many veteran’s lives in the U.S. today. PTSD is a serious mental and emotional disorder that people often don’t understand or don’t know about. It’s defined as a mental illness that develops after a person has lived through a traumatizing event, such as sexual assault, physical abuse, threat of death, or serious injury. Most people who experience a distressing event don’t develop PTSD, but for those who do, it’s extremely terrifying to go through.

Although medication and psychotherapy help PTSD patients reduce their symptoms, it remains a difficult disorder to treat. Many veterans suffering from PTSD see the disorder as a weakness and either fail to report their symptoms, go undiagnosed, or they drop out of their therapy (Glintborg). So, it remains necessary to find alternative therapies, and integrating support animals remains a viable option.

Posttraumatic stress order, also known as PTSD or Posttraumatic syndrome, is a mental disease that affects individuals who have been exposed to different types of trauma. At least 8 million Americans will experience PTSD in their lives, and unfortunately more women will be exposed to the disease than men. Throughout this paper, although technically it is not a “disease” per se, I will sometimes refer to it as such because if PTSD is not treated properly, it can have the power to take over the body and more importantly, the mind. Unfortunate as it may be, there are more times than none where PTSD can result in suicide. According to U.S. department of veteran affairs, it has been an ongoing debate as to whether or not individuals with PTSD have

Fear closing in, darkness rippling around you, pooling dark waves of anger, torment, pain, memories flash, memories so close you can taste, feel them. Lost so very, very lost. The shuddering seizes you in its cold iron grip, you can’t scream, run; all you feel is the pain. This is just a small glimpse of what it is like to suffer from a crippling mental disorder such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.Just a small glimpse of what it feels like to relive your worst memories over, and over, and over again, a never ending tunnel of fear and loneliness.Now in the content of this research paper we will delve into the tunnel of pain and dissect a disorder that has traumatized so many, and attempt to defeat your worst fear, your own memories.

A small group of four people were given the task of finding an answerable question regarding veterans and or PTSD. The group as a whole decided to focus on OIF and OEF veterans with PTSD and substance abuse disorders. This paper will cover the processes of coming to the consensus of which veterans would be the focus, as well as how the answerable question was agreed upon. Also to be covered is the evidence used, how it was found, and the rigor and merit of a study regarding the issue of group work with such a population. The answerable question is: How effective is the Seeking Safety counseling model for group treatment at reducing intrusive symptoms of co-occurring post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder

Brett Duval, a veteran bomb dog handler contracted to the United States Army, returned home after serving two tours in Iraq with the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (Duval, 2016). After witnessing her son’s difficulty adjusting back to civilian life, Shari Duval began extensive research on animal-assisted therapy for the maintenance and treatment of disorders such as PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In 2011, Duval created K9s For Warriors (K9s), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing trained service dogs to active duty service members and veterans to assist in regaining comfort and independence in the civilian sector. Their overarching mission is to “...provide service canines to warriors suffering from Post-traumatic stress disability, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma as a result of military service post 9/11. [With the ultimate goal] to empower them to return to civilian life with dignity and independence.” (K9s for Warriors Handbook, 2016). Duval established this agency with the desire to grow the conservative therapies provided to service members now to non-traditional alternatives and to combat the significant consequences of untreated psychological trauma plaguing the military today.

Situations such as these allow for emotional attachments to creep into workers’ minds and begin to take their focus off of the task at hand. In addition to the minor emotional impacts involved with these types of trauma comes a much larger problem. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 5.2 million people over the course of a year. A mental health condition, this disorder is brought on by witnessing a traumatic event. Flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event are the major symptoms of the condition. PTSD is just one of the various emotional struggles that affects first responders. With this, and other effects, being a major safety issue for the responders as well

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, or depression, amongst many other disabilities deserve to be acknowledged because of the medical advancements in the past several years which support the effectiveness of service animals. These disabilities affect the everyday lives of thousands of people throughout the United States, which is why I believe that service animals can be a beneficial component that may boost a person’s endurance. In the article, Service Dog Training Program for Treatment of PTSD in Service Members, a study written with the United States Army, results concluded that service animals were deemed effective in their practices. The article reports that veterans and service members had an “increase in patience, impulse control, [and] emotional regulation” (Yount, et al.). As a helpful practice for disabled persons, it is a civil injustice to discriminate against a person with a service dog. To neglect a disabled person’s accessibility to basic public services in modern society is a violation of human rights. I think that the lack of accommodations for service animals and their handlers is an overlooked issue in society, which is why I believe that my research is a relevant issue in modern

Traumas caused by stress if elongated, can progress into PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Stress is something that is manageable and it may not be easy. However if stress develops after a traumatic event than PTSD can occur. After something traumatic happens the body and mind go into shock. With PTSD a patient’s mind stays in shock. PTSD is a usually severe stressor. It comprises a forceful fear within those that have it. This disorder can only be diagnosed one month after a traumatic experience. Patients will, physiologically, re-experience the event over and over again. They will seem distant and depressed and avoid things. These traumatic experiences differ from people to people. Traumatic events that cause PTSD can range from death

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of sound mind.” ( 2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV).

military and government, brings forward in her article, that in “the 2010 Defense Authorization Act required VA to study the effectiveness of service dogs for PTSD” (Kime n.p.). Kime stated in her article that the “VA has said there isn’t enough scientific evidence regarding their effectiveness for that purpose to warrant benefits coverage” (n.p.). “And when it comes to PTSD, VA officials say they must use proven treatments” (n.p.). “VA’s original study on the effectiveness of service dogs for PTSD”, in 2010 “was suspended in 2012 because it amid concerns over the animals care at the facilities, as well as the dogs’ training” (Kime n.p.). Rick Nauert who has his Ph.D., had an M.D. say “One size does not fit all,” said Ira Katz, M.D. “senior consultant for mental health services in the office of patient service in the Department of Veterans Affairs” (n.p.). “Across the board, more research is needed on evidence-based treatment to provide a broad range of options”

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a widespread disorder that affects certain individuals psychologically, behaviorally, and emotionally following the experience of a traumatic event (Lee et al., 2005, p. 135). However, because of inconsistencies regarding the percentage of individuals who experience PTSD and the percentage of individuals who subsequently develop PTSD, researchers hypothesize that both biological and environmental factors contribute to the development of PTSD (Wolf et al. 2010, p. 328). In order gain a better understanding of this disorder and to discover contributing and predicative factors which contribute to the development of PTSD, this paper analyses the historical context and prevalence of PTSD, the