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The Far-reaching Effects of PTSD in Veterans

By National Veterans Foundation / December 18, 2015

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition caused by exposure to traumatic events that are outside the normal range…

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Integrating Combat Veterans Back into Civilian Society

By National Veterans Foundation / December 15, 2015

There are a number of myths and misconceptions about the problems with integrating combat veterans in civilian society that have…

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Veteran Suicide

Long-term Effects: The tragedy of veteran suicide in the United States

By National Veterans Foundation / August 25, 2015

The veteran suicide problem is tragic. It effects families, friends, and communities. There is an oft-quoted article by CNN that…

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The Long Struggle of Vietnam Veterans with PTSD

By National Veterans Foundation / August 18, 2015

It has been over 40 years since the Vietnam War ended, but sometimes the passage of time alone is not…

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PTSD Treatment Pioneer John P. Wilson, PhD (1945 – 2015)

By National Veterans Foundation / July 13, 2015

John P. Wilson, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Cleveland State University, and an internationally acclaimed traumatologist died midday July…

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We are in the trenches, and we need your help

By Shad Meshad / December 18, 2014

Dear Supporter, We are in the trenches, helping veterans who need help the most, and we need your support to…

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Treating PTSD: Maybe It’s Time for Another Look at Our Options

By Shad Meshad / August 28, 2014

From Shad Meshad’s Blog at the Huffington Post Just about the time I was working to develop and lobby for…

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