Tag Archives: PTSD
By Paul R. Ross U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs A war is being fought far from the arid, dusty deserts of Iraq and many miles from the mountainous battlefields of Afghanistan. An unseen enemy creeps into …
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By Richard Ginn, Col., MSC, U.S. Army (Ret.) Article originally appeared in The GROG Sam Stone came home, To his wife and family After serving in the conflict overseas. And the time that he served, Had shattered all his nerves, …
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Master Sergeant Kevin Carter shares his story of surviving suicide. A couple of years ago, he was dealing with personal issues. Over time, the issues built up and he didn’t seek help. On September 14th, 2005, MSgt Carter cut himself to …
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Posted by Corina Notyce, DCoE Strategic Communications From www.DcoE.health.mil The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) is sharing personal accountsfrom members of the military community who have intervened and successfully prevented a suicide, assisted someone in …
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By Karen Parrish, American Forces Press Service From www.defense.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Officials know the facts about suicide in the military services, but the causes and best means of prevention are more elusive, a senior Defense Department official said today. In …
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