POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

POST TRAUMATIC STRESSS DISORDER

I have often wondered why statistics dealing only with injuries and deaths of our valiant soldiers are constantly in the News Papers and TV programs.

This nation has a major problem which is either ignored or not understood.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a major problem for our nation. One cannot underestimate the devastating effect it has had and will have on our valiant soldiers.

We have returning soldiers who are suffering from this devastating disorder and which will deprive these valiant individuals from conducting or enjoying a normal lifespan

Returning physically injured veterans are being treated properly for their physical injuries but are the returning veterans who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (wars toll on the mind) being properly treated?

We have combat stress teams, military chaplains and others who can help the professional in dealing with PTSD.

In this Nation we have professionals who are trained and who have earned the highest degree that a University of Higher learning can bestow upon an individual. "Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology" Ph.D.

I will be celebrating my Ninetieth (90) Birthday in 2007 and am still actively engaged in my profession.

I am offering to volunteer my time in enhancing the lifestyle of our returning fighting heros.

I invite you to visit my Web sites.-- http://www.drselfhelp.com and http://ipt-drbekoff.org.

Oscar Bekoff, Ph.D., Behavioral Medicine