Sep 24, 2021 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
Many government employees are civilians who are contracted to work outside of the U.S. government at some point in their careers. Being in foreign countries can be traumatizing if you are stationed in a warzone or were directly impacted by a traumatic situation. If...
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...
