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War Vets Ptsd

Trauma in Civilian Clothes

Mindy Utay | Posted 06.17.2013 | Healthy Living
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Mindy Utay

Without minimizing the horrific trauma of veterans of war, I believe that trauma in subtler forms can still devastate the human psyche.

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Take the Step: Raise PTSD Awareness

Dr. Matthew J. Friedman | Posted 06.04.2013 | Healthy Living
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Dr. Matthew J. Friedman

Greater public awareness of PTSD can help reduce the stigma of this mental health problem and overcome the negative stereotypes that keep many people from pursuing treatment.

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What Telling Our Truths Demands

Leila Levinson | Posted 04.25.2013 | Healthy Living
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Leila Levinson

I am doing this so that the public can witness the trauma that follows war. Witness. Because this trauma is as much yours as it is ours. Witness and own it. Witnessing breaks the isolation trauma creates. Witnessing furthers the healing of individuals and of our society.

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Everyone Should Be Talking About Removing the Stigma of PTSD That Veterans Face

Robert Piper | Posted 04.24.2013 | Healthy Living
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Robert Piper

I'm proud to live in America, and I love the fact that brave men and women support the military efforts of this country by keeping us safe. They should also be offered the proper health care and employment opportunities to get back onto their feet.

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