HOW CAN VETERANS (2).docx

1. HOW CAN VETERANS' MENTAL HEALTH BE CARED FOR? Serving in the military can be both rewarding and taxing. According to a study from 2020 conducted by veteran service organizations, one in every five active-duty service members suffers from mental health concerns. Distinct from common mental health problems, veterans face unique challenges. If you have mental health concerns that come from your experience in the military, it may be difficult to adjust to civilian life. Even for veterans who have made a successful adjustment, mental health issues may persist. This is a big threat to improving better veteran’s welfare. Veterans' mental health issues are a common problem for them. Military personnel is more prone to developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be caused by trauma, violence, or sexual assault in the military (PTSD). The traumatizing experience is replayed again and over in the minds and nightmares of those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Additionally, this might make the transition from military service to civilian life more difficult for them.

2. Depression is common after a distressing event. Long-lasting feelings of low spirits are the norm. Depression may affect your day-to-day activities by decreasing your desire to sleep, eat, and interact with others. Some persons have both depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Nationally, those with post-traumatic stress disorder are three to five times more likely to suffer from depression than those without it. Hence, a major threat to improved veteran’s welfare. In addition, a common side effect of military duty is the risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury. One in every five active-duty military members who fought in Iraq or Afghanistan suffers from a traumatic brain injury. An external force may cause traumatic brain injury. Damage caused by a forceful assault or an explosion is an example of this kind of damage. Traumatic brain injury is known as the "invisible wound" because, despite its seriousness, no physical proof of its presence can be found. Assuring the Well-Being of Military Personnel Veterans with mental health difficulties may benefit from all of the following: ● It's important to keep educating yourself in order to expand the number of charities and private sector mental health providers that serve veterans. ● Education about treatment choices and access to excellent medical care are the greatest ways to help veterans. They should also know the importance of improved veteran’s welfare. ● Improve the level of patient care ● Monitor and evaluate the functioning of veteran’s service organizations community care programs more effectively.