Jul 2, 2021 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
June is PTSD awareness month and this is a great step in the right direction for PTSD awareness. Years ago, PTSD was called “shell-shock” and “battle fatigue”, and unfortunately, largely ignored. Thankfully, there have been strides made to help...
May 14, 2021 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
Did you suffer psychological injury from a traumatic event? Psychological injury is a serious medical issue that affects how people can react to certain stimuli or function on a daily basis. They’re most prevalent to wartime vets, varying from PTSD, depression,...
Apr 23, 2021 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
Here’s the deal: Almost 10% of American adults have dealt with PTSD at one point or another. But what are the signs of PTSD and how can you treat it? PTSD signs and symptoms can easily go unnoticed, so you must be aware of what to watch out for. Take a...
Mar 4, 2021 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
Over the past decade, U.S. government contractors have been working around the globe in warzones. Among contractors who were studied, 25% of them met the criteria for PTSD. Within recent years, more time has been devoted to raising public awareness about service...
Feb 11, 2021 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
One out of eleven people will be diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in their lifetime. PTSD can ruin lives and make once functioning adults incapable of providing for themselves. If you suffer from PTSD or have sustained some other form of emotional or...
