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FAMILY
INJURY?
OVERVIEW
Depression and suicide rates are higher among people who have served in the military. The reason people do not get the help that they need is that there is a social stigma attached to it. The cost can also be a barrier that stops people from getting mental health treatment
(Fitzgerald, 2019).
-- The moment you receive the deployment order
-- Few days before leaving and 2 weeks on deployment
-- 2 weeks to a month
-- 2-5 months
-- Final days and coming home adjustment
Military suicide is a national crisis:
(NCBI, 2022) (Suitt, 2021)
CAUSE-
Approx. 60% of servicemembers do not seek treatment for poor mental health
-- Concern that confidentiality will be breached
-- Concern they will be treated differently
-- That others will lose confidence in them
-- They will be viewed as weak
-- Damaging careers
-- Concerns about side effects of medication
STATE TROPPER ASSISTING VETERAN
PTSD is a mental disorder after exposure to extreme traumatic stressor
-- Flashbacks
-- Avoidance
-- Numbing
-- Hyperarousal
(adrenaline rush)
-- Raw sewage
-- Sweat
-- Zoloft
-- Paxil
-- Celexa
-- Prozac
(NCBI, 2022)
Substance abuse problems & PTSD are often found together
Alcohol & drugs related to 30% of military suicide deaths
20% deaths due to high-risk behaviors were attributable to alcohol/drug use
31% driving fatality involve alcohol intoxication in the U.S. population
Changes cause by drug use include impaired control, dysfunctional social functioning, and physiological changes
(NCBI, 2022)
Higher incidence of brain injuries in wars due to high frequency of blast attacks/IED's
Increased injury survival due to improved body armor, equipment, & medical response
Injury or Concussion (TBI)
Those with TBI 2x as likely to report suicidal ideation.
Symptoms
Things have changed since the veteran left home
-- Veterans must adjust to civilian life
-- Takes 6-9 months for the veterans to adjust to their "new normal" life
Military Culture:
Different from College:
Available:
-- Help navigate the VA system
-- Health/Mental Health services; PTSD care
-- Readjustment counseling services
-- Life issues; 24/7
-- 1-800-273-8255; 24/7
-- Talk to another combat vet; 24/7
Preventative Service
Sometimes coming home from war is just the start of a battle.