Veterans & PTSD

Veterans and PTSD
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Thesis
Introduction
Basic Information on PTSD
Relationship between PTSD and Veterans
Background Information
All about PTSD
PTSD and war veterans
Link between PTSD and war veterans
Iraqi and Afghanistan War
The effect of the two wars on those who participated
Biology Behind PTSD
State of the brains that leads to the development of the condition
Historical Aspect
Looking back in time to connect war events and present day state of veterans
Way Forward
What must be done to break the trend of war veterans suffering from PTSD
Conclusion
Thesis Statement
War veterans suffer a great deal of trauma while in the battle field. Although they are often praised for their success, they later suffer anguish due to the trauma of the various wars, sinking into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Introduction
By default, every society has a group of people that are classified as veterans. Veterans are people who are highly regarded in society for having championed or pioneered a good cause for the society. Usually, majority of the causes that make one to be recognized as a veteran must have benefited the greater society largely. During the Cold War, The First World War and the Second World War, the people who participated in the war for their respective countries were considered heroes and veterans. Similarly, during the colonial period, there are those people who were on the forefront, fighting for the independence of their country. These people were also recognized as veterans for the huge and crucial role they played in bringing redemption to their country. While heroes and veterans are always recognized and hailed for their great role, there is the other side of the coin. This is the impact of the war on their health and wellbeing (Moore, 2011). For example, soldiers in the military who fight hard to defend their country are always crowned and compensated handsomely. An aspect that is, however, forgotten is the fact that they undergo stress and trauma because of the events that they encounter. The mental and emotional status is affected as result of what they encounter during the war. Over time, such people can develop a condition referred to as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is a condition that people develop after having gone through a traumatic experience. It is even more serious among veterans have participated in various wars (Moore, 2011). This discussion takes a look at the very often condition of PTSD which often goes unnoticed, especially among the veterans. Among the key issues of discussion are the main causes of the conditions, treatment and how the condition can be avoided.
Background Information
People experience various forms of trauma in their lives. The extent and impact of trauma varies from one person to another. This is mainly dependent on a person’s ability to deal ...