RESOURCES
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Resources | Signs & Symptoms | Barriers to Treatment |
ONE Freedom, Inc. www.onefreedom.org Vets4Vets www.vets4vets.us National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder www.ncptsd.va.gov National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org/veterans Help for our Veterans www.VeteransForAmerica.org | Family and loved ones first to notice. Insomnia, Hypervigilance, Restlessness, Isolation, Flashbacks, Anger, Impulsivity, Personality Changes. | Stigma of label and needing help. Problem may limit chances or promotion or lead to discharge or job loss. Insurance coverage. Access to Services |
Free Stuff for Troops
Free computers for spouses or parents of deployed soldier in ranks E1
free air travel for Emergency Leave, and for the family members of
-To sign up for sponsoring soldier care packages for theater.
free care packages (your family member signs up to have sent to you).
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packing materials for shipping to troops
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I have sent this link before, but it want to support it. This organization is getting lots of widespread support from the military healthcare system in addition to the folks using it, so encourage you to let your people with combat related PTSD know about it.
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Here is a link for a summitt I attended in June this year. If you work with military kids or families, check out the website for next years meeting.
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Here is a message from our mentor Judy Broder, founder of the Soldiers Project in LA.
HI ALL,
I'M THE "EXPERT" ON THIS DOCUMENTARY AND ALSO TALK ABOUT THE SOLDIERS PROJECT.
IT'S A PRETTY DISTURBING EPISODE, BUT DEFINITELY WORTH VIEWING
IN THEIR BOOTS is releasing a documentary on the Jeff Lucey story. It will be available online at www.intheirboots.com. Spread the word and help us bring attention to this issue.
A Marine Reservist seeks help from the Veterans Administration to heal his invisible wounds. But like too many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, his condition worsens, his medical needs go un-met, and he ultimately takes his own life. For the past four years, his family has been advocating to prevent other veterans from experiencing a similar fate.
Log on to www.InTheirBoots.com on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7pm EST/4pm PST to watch the latest webcast of IN THEIR BOOTS. This 30-minute show profiles the challenges American service members and their families face before, during and after deployment. This show is not about war but the people experiencing it.
After the "real story," our host, Jan Bender, will speak with an expert on the issue of service member suicide..
Judith Broder, MD
The Soldiers Project
818-761-7438