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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people have stress reactions that don't go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD.
People who suffer from PTSD often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feeling emotionally numb. These symptoms can significantly impair a person's daily life.
PTSD is marked by clear physical and psychological symptoms. It often has symptoms like depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental health problems. The disorder is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting. If you are suffering from PTSD, or know someone who is, the following list of resources and information will help you find help in dealing with PTSD and related conditions.
Veteran Suicide Prevention
If you know a Veteran that is struggling or going through hardships; do not hesitate to reach out to them with support and guidance. We have to take care of our own and the first step to accomplishing that is to be involved and active with our fellow brothers & sisters. The information listed below is the means to help them take that first step!
Veterans Affairs Suicide Hotline
Call 988 or 1.800.273.TALK (8255)
press "1" to reach the VA hotline
South Carolina - State Veteran Homes
There are six State Veteran Home facilities in South Carolina. Admission is limited to Veterans who have been separated from the U.S. Armed Forces under general or honorable conditions and qualify as South Carolina citizens in need of skilled or intermediate nursing home care. To obtain additional information or apply for admission contact your local county Veterans' affairs officer or the Veteran home.
RESOURCES
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them.
- Board of Veteran's Appeals Board of Veterans' Appeals
- Center for Minority Veterans Center for Minority Veterans
- Center for Women Veterans Center for Women Veterans
- Veterans Disability Compensation Rates Current Veterans Disability Compensation Rates | Veterans Affairs
- Directory of Veterans Service Organizations Find A VA Accredited Representative Or VSO | Veterans Affairs
- Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm
- Geriatrics and Extended Care Geriatrics and Extended Care Home
- Hearings Board Of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) Hearing | Veterans Affairs
- Veterans Legal and Benefits Information Legal Help for Veterans - Office of General Counsel
- PDF Download in English Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents Survivors and Caregivers
- VA War-Related Illness and Injury Center War Related Illness and Injury Study Center Home
- Homeless Veterans Home - VA Homeless Programs
- VA National HIV/AIDS Program HIV Home
- VA Public Health Smoking Cessation Program How To Quit Smoking & Other Tobacco: Veteran Resources - Mental Health
- VA Mental Health Mental Health Home
- National Cemetery Administration (Burial and Memorials) National Cemetery Administration
- Center for Women Veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans
- National Foundation for Women Legislations Home - National Foundation for Women Legislators
VIETNAM WOMEN VETERANS
Almost ten thousand women served
- For a list of not only the women who gaves their lives in Vietnam but the start of a complete women's casualty list see: They Gave Their Lives
- For more information regarding Women Veterans in Vietnam Women Veterans | Vietnam Veterans of America
The Vietnam Womens Memorial Project's new website is at: VWMP