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    These articles were considered relevant to the current research topic. Of the 9,277 articles yielded in the overall research, 9 articles were used in conducting research supporting the barriers that OIF/OEF veterans face when seeking treatment for PTSD

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    personnel and veterans physical and psychological problems individually and mutually. The combination of chronic pain and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) experienced by veterans has left those individuals with intense pain, distress, restricted lifestyles, and disability. The problem lies within the veterans who are suffering from chronic pain and PTSD. Veterans experience a diminished quality life and are in constant physical and psychological pain. This qualitative study uses a descriptive design

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    over the course of the film. All three men exhibit difficulty adjusting in the return to their old lives as they find it difficult to reconcile how they have changed during the war with who they used to be. Al and Homer appear to suffer from several PTSD symptoms as well, but Fred alone appears to meet the full diagnostic criteria needed for a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder diagnosis. The first criteria needed for diagnosis is: “Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence

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    specific disorder many could potentially have; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There were many causes that were said to have caused PTSD, some that were identified in Psychological Assessment of Adult Posttraumatic States were: disasters, war, rape, sexual assault,large-scale, transportation accidents, emergency worker exposure to trauma, spouse or partner battery, torture, child abuse (1997). Like stated above, PTSD is not only for war victimes, it turns out that it started having different

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    Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD Stats). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental disorder common found in veterans who came back from war. We can express our appreciation to our veterans by creating more support programs, help them go back to what they enjoy the most, and let them know we view them as a human not a disgrace. According to the National Care of PTSD, a government created program, published an article and provides the basic definition and common symptoms of PTSD. Post-traumatic stress

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    and children as well as the families’ socioeconomic status and the length and frequency of the deployments, which could be answered by both the Solider and spouse. The second section of the survey was to be only taken by the Solider and that was the PTSD Checklist (also known as PCL-M). The third part of the survey, the Secondary Trauma Scale (STS) was to only be answered by the spouse of the Solider. Within the survey there were other tests and surveys such as the HITS, which focuses on domestic violence

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    Romeo's ICD-5

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    Based on Romeo’s symptoms and report, Romeo’s DSM-5 diagnosis is: 303. 90 (F10.20, ICD-10 coding) Alcohol Use Disorder, moderate. 291.89 (F10.24, ICD-10 coding) Alcohol Induced Depressive Disorder, moderate (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Based on Juliette’s symptoms and report, Juliette’s DSM 5 diagnosis is: 309. 81 (F43.10, ICD-10 coding) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. 302.72 (F52.22, ICD-10 coding) Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder. V15.42 Personal history of neglect in childhood

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    Questions for the Direct Line of Questioning (Trying to prove it wasn’t PTSD induced) Sazer was badmouthing Jamie the night of the shooting at Alex’s restaurant Did the gun pointing gesture at Jamie and told him to “run home before there is trouble” Sazer got up and started looking around when the fireworks got too loud. Seemed to be looking for Jamie MARK THIS IS THE ANSWER I AM KIND OF LOOKING FOR WHEN I DIRECT YOU (not word for word though). IF YOU SKIP INFORMATION I WILL ADD MORE QUESTIONS

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    Essay about Escaping Isolation

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    Many people experience what it is like to be isolated at some point in their lives. But when does one feel like an outcast? Being isolated can change one’s entire outlook on life. Alienation can be described as “a powerful feeling of isolation and loneliness” (Alienation 1). Different people react differently to alienation and some express it by becoming “withdrawn and lethargic [and] others may react with hostility and violence” (Alienation 1). Many suffer from alienation for a variety of causes

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    Diagnosis of "Andrea C.: Experiencing Violence in the Workplace" Jean Berry Walden University Diagnosis of "Andrea C.: Experiencing Violence in the Workplace" Being able to form a diagnosis properly for a client is a process that is wide-ranging and broad. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013) supports recommendations and standards for identifying a diagnosis for a client. The procedure of diagnosing is more than skimming

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