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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

November 25, 2006 on 8:41 pm | In Resources |

PTSD is a psychological condition where the mind and body are reacting to specific stressors experienced in combat. Rates for PTSD were highest among units that served deployments of 12 months or more and had more exposure to combat. And while rates were much lower for troops returning from Afghanistan than Iraq — with 6 percent of Operation Enduring Freedom veterans surveyed PTSD symptoms — PTSD remains prevalent in these units as well. If you or someone you know is exhibiting post-deployment readjustment or PTSD symptoms — sleeplessness, nightmares, excessive startle and hyperactivity, anxiety, mood and anger swings, significant behavioral changes — help is available. Contact 911 if the behavior becomes reckless or dangerous — or — call 1-800-827-1000 for the nearest VA, Vet Center, VA Hospital Post-Deployment Clinic or state-funded contracted providers in your area

The War in Iraq- 

Below is a list of information currently available from the National Center for PTSD on war. For more information, click on the related links and/or search the PILOTS database for a more complete listing of articles available on this topic.

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