A recent article is highlighting the significant role that private and defense contractors have with respect to the global national security efforts of the U.S. military. As the U.S. military continues to expand to various parts of the world, that there is a secondary, yet equally important set of civilian employees that tend to follow, the thousands of U.S. military …
New Tools to Detect Depression in PTSD Sufferers
A recent article is highlighting innovative new medical treatments for those suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Civilian contractors working in dangerous areas overseas commonly suffer from TBI, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Depression. The article highlights how “a new nonprofit organization is seeking to cut the time it takes for brain injury and post-traumatic stress research to transform into …
New PTSD Treatment Options
There has been an increased focus and attention on mental health issues in the media, in particular the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the long-term management of PTSD. This is of particular importance to civilian contractors working overseas. Many contractors develop PTSD as a result of their work in challenging overseas environments. the ailment can subsequently wreak havoc …
Questions About the Treatment of Those Affected by PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) commonly affects all those who work in difficult environments overseas, including members of the military and civilian contractors. Unfortunately, the treatment of PTSD sufferers falls far below fair and reasonable standards. Advocates are beginning to ask questions about the support provided to these individuals in the hopes of spurring change. New Investigations For example, U.S. …
Brain Imaging of Military Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries Shows Depression Signature
An important issue that has been the subject of many recent U.S. Presidential debates is the availability of mental health treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression among military veterans and civilian contractors working overseas. New medical and scientific research is providing health care professionals, in particular those that treat military veterans and civilians for mental health related issues, with …