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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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What do we do with the staggering number of Disabled Veterans?

By National Veterans Foundation / October 23, 2015

Do you know how many American military members served in Iraq and Afghanistan during the last ten years? Do you…

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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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