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The rise in the number of soldiers with PTSD can be because of a multitude of reasons. We must take into account the psychological problems that military personnel may experience. In earlier times, such issues may have been dismissed as normal behavior for soldiers, As Comer stated It was called “soldier’s heart” during the Civil War, “shell shock” during World War I, and “combat fatigue” during World War II, but now we understand the gravity of such problems and the impact they can have on individuals and their families. It is essential to recognize and address these issues promptly to ensure those affected receive the necessary care and support. By doing so, we can help minimize the long-term effects of these problems on individuals and prevent them from affecting their performance and well-being. Not only that but also individuals seeking treatment or even being aware of their post-traumatic stress play a huge factor as well. According to a study conducted by the RAND Center for Military Health Policy Research, less than half of returning veterans needing mental health services receive any treatment at all. Of those receiving treatment for PTSD and major depression, less than one-third are receiving evidence-based care (Reisman, 2016). This goes to show that even if they do need mental health services they either are not going to receive the proper care or refuse to due to their stressors and fears which results in lower numbers. I had family members who were also in the War and came back with PTSD and this would affect their sleep, family, relationship, and overall health without receiving the proper care and treatment, it was challenging to cope with and resulted in many damaging relationships because we did not know about PTSD as we do now.
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