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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people have stress reactions that don't go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD.
People who suffer from PTSD often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feeling emotionally numb. These symptoms can significantly impair a person's daily life.
PTSD is marked by clear physical and psychological symptoms. It often has symptoms like depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental health problems. The disorder is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.If you are suffering from PTSD, or know someone who is, the following list of resources and information will help you find help in dealing with PTSD and related conditions.
Featured PTSD News
Center for Psychological Health and TBI Opens
The Department of Defense today announced the opening of a 24-hour outreach center to provide information and referrals to military service members, veterans, their families and others with questions about psychological health and traumatic brain injury. More
- PTSD News
- National Center for PTSD
- PTSD FAQs
- PTSD Discussion Forum
- PTSD Resources.org
- What You Need to Know About PTSD
- Readjustment Counseling Resources
- PTSD Facts for Veterans
- PTSD Information for Guard and Reserve Members
- Military Severly Injured Center Articles
- Military OneSource
- Army Behavioral Health Website
NURSING HOMES UPDATE
All states have a Nursing Facility Medicaid program that provides general health coverage plus coverage for nursing home services. These services include room and board, nursing care, personal care and therapy services.
Nursing Facility Medicaid may pay for a stay in a nursing home if you need a “nursing-home level of care” or meet nursing home “functional eligibility criteria; and have income and assets below certain guidelines.
RESOURCES
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them.
- Applying for Veterans Disability Benefits -
- Board of Veteran's Appeals - http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/
- Center for Minority Veterans - http://www1.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
- Center for Women Veterans - http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm
- Compensation Rate Tables, 12-1-04 - https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/
- Directory of Veterans Service Organizations - http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view
- Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp - http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm
- Geriatrics and Extended Care = http://www1.va.gov/geriatricsshg/
- Hearings - http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch04.doc
- Veterans Legal and Benefits Information - http://valaw.org/
- Online version - http://www1.va.gov/OPA/vadocs/current_benefits.asp
- PDF Download in English - http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf
- VA War-Related Illness and Injury Center - http://www.vagov/WRIICSC-DC
- Homeless Veterans - http://www.va.gov/homeless
- VA National HIV/AIDS Program - http://www.hiv.va.gov
- VA Public Health Smoking Cessation Program - http://www.publichealth.va.gov/smoking
- VA Mental Health - http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov
- National Cemetery Administration (Burial and Memorials) - http://www.cem.va.gov
- Center for Women Veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - www.va.gov/womenvet
- National Foundation for Women Legislations - www.womenlegislators.org
- Lung Cancer Group - https://www.lungcancergroup.
com/occupations/veterans/ - Tips for Driving as an Amputee - https://www.richmondvona.com/tips-driving-amputee/
VIETNAM WOMEN VETERANS
Almost ten thousand women were there.
For a list of not only the women who gaves their lives in Vietnam but the start of a complete women's casualty list see: They Gave Their Lives
Salon.com has featured an interesting story about female Vietnam Veterans, entitled "Unarmed and Under Fire: An Oral History of Female Vietnam Vets."
Women in Vietnam
The Vietnam Womens Memorial Project's new website is at: VWMP
Military Discount Guide: How to Use Coupons to Support Our Troops and Military Families (thanks to Chloe)
Military service comes with unique challenges, and many companies and organizations show their appreciation by offering special discounts to active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families. This comprehensive guide highlights a wide range of military discounts across various categories, including retail, travel, technology, and more. Whether you're planning a vacation, upgrading your tech, or simply enjoying a meal out, these savings are a small way to honor the sacrifices made by military members and their loved ones. Dive into the categories below to explore how these discounts can make life a little easier while supporting those who serve.