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How PTSD Became a Problem Far Beyond the Battlefield

By Sebastian Junger — 2015

Because PTSD is a natural response to danger, it’s almost unavoidable in the short term and mostly self-correcting in the long term. Only about 20 percent of people exposed to trauma react with long-term (chronic) PTSD.

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The Role of Education Benefits in Supporting Veterans as They Transition to Civilian Life

Every year, close to 200,000 active-duty service members leave the military and join the community of American veterans. A key component of the compensation and benefits that these veterans receive is funding for post-service education, including through the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

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Jennie W. Wenger, Jason M. Ward
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Faith-Based Organizations and Veteran Reintegration

Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are an important community-based resource for veterans as they readjust to civilian life.

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Laura Werber, Kathryn Pitkin Derose, Mollie Rudnick, Margaret C. Harrell, Diana Naranjo
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Returning Vets: Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen

It’s an uphill battle for returning veterans as they look for support from their church and their community.

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Kristen Hannum
2012
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Military Chaplain: Spiritual Care Helps Veterans Reconnect with Home and Family

The chaplain’s calling remains even after our service members return to civilian life, where community can be challenging for veterans to find.

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David Goldstrom
2019
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Serving the Country in Multiple Ways: Veterans Reflecting on the Journey from Military Service to Public Service

Chris Díaz, Deputy Chief of Staff and White House Liaison at the Department of Veterans Affairs and a U.S. Navy veteran himself, spoke with four appointees about their motivations to serve in the U.S.

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Chris Díaz
2021
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Sebastian Junger Examines Veteran Life After Leaving Tribe

Sebastian Junger’s book Tribe looks at soldiers returning home from war. He tells NPR’s Scott Simon that veterans often don’t feel like they belong to the society they fought for.

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NPR Weekend Edition Saturday
2016
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Asking for Career Help Is Not a Sign of Weakness

When it comes to transitioning, you have to ask for help. This applies to mental health, fitness, and most importantly, to career transition.

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Liz McLean
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PTSD Treatment Options

Although there are a number of treatment options for PTSD, and patient response to treatment varies, some treatments have been shown to have more benefit in general.

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Defense Centers of Excellence
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Veterans with PTSD Struggle to Parent, But Help Is Available

The loud, chaotic realities of raising young children can be a huge challenge for military parents with PTSD.

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Meghan Holohan
2019
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Military Entrepreneurs Have a Higher Calling

We can all learn something from the unique challenges of veteran Tim Smith and other service members who start companies.

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Norm Brodsky
2014
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Military to Civilian Re-entry