Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
With the return of troops from war zones, the incidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms are on the rise. Debriefings for troops returning from a war zone usually include information about PTSD. However, the troops' families and friends do not automatically receive relevant information on how to identify and deal with their loved one's PTSD symptoms, which can include excessive anger, debilitating depression, and suicidal thoughts.
With the hopes of promoting understanding and providing resources for the families of returning troops, Blue Star Mothers of America, an organization for moms with sons and daughters serving in active military, have prepared a Guide to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This 16-page document includes basic information to help family members understand and identify PTSD, a list of resources, and personal touches in poems and letters written by moms dealing with their sons' and daughters' PTSD. Click here for BSMA PTSD Guide; it is .PDF format which can be opened in Adobe Reader