Military Veterans' Health and Wellness
My father is a Vietnam War veteran. I've moved closer to him so we can do more things together, and I've noticed his health isn't as good as it was. I thought he was getting the health care he needs, but now I'm not so sure. He smokes a lot, and I'm worried about heart disease.
Natural Approaches for Easing Anxiety
by Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH
If you suspect you have an anxiety disorder, I urge you to get the appropriate diagnosis and treatment from a mental health professional. But in addition to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication, there are some things you can do on your own to enhance your treatment.
Tuesday, May 28th 2013
Military Service and Life Insurance
by Frank Addessi
Over 1.3 million American men and women now serve in the U.S. armed forces. There are many well-known benefit programs offered to these military personnel—one of the most important (and possibly overlooked) of these is exclusive access to low-cost life insurance policies.
Resources for Veterans
African American Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Association
www.aaptsdassn.org
Phone: 253-589-0766
Fax: 866-322-0766
E-mail: tacomaptsd@earthlink.net
America's Heroes at Work
www.americasheroesatwork.gov
Phone: 1-866-4-USA-DOL (U.S. Department of Labor programs and services)
My husband has been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome Type II (CRPS Type II). As a result of an explosion in Iraq, his lower left leg was amputated. His injuries are healed, but the pain doesn't stop. We've tried the treatments recommended by our Veterans Administration health center. Is there anything else we can try?
I’m so grateful to have my husband home from Iraq in one piece. But, since his return, he has had trouble sleeping and trouble remembering simple things. And, he seems down to me. These symptoms seem different from what I know about post-traumatic stress disorder. Of course, he doesn’t want to go to his doctor. What can I do to help?
My wife is a war veteran and an amputee. We both have issues about sex now that she's home. Where can we go for help for our sex life?
Women Returning from War
Women represent just over 14 percent of active-duty military, and unlike in the past, they may be involved in conflict operations. When in or near firefight, they are likely to experience a variety of traumatic stressors that can affect them after returning home. In addition to that, women are more vulnerable to military sexual trauma (MST)—some type of sexual assault that can range from unwanted sexual contact to rape.
Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Once diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it's important to know that help is available. With support, many women can draw on their own reserves of strength and resilience to cope with post-traumatic stress. The following describes some options that are available today.
Passport to Good Health
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Published by: National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc., December 2010
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