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Estimates suggest that around 11-20% of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a given year. Additionally, the Department of Veterans Affairs reports that about 7-8% of the general population will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. This condition significantly affects many American soldiers, highlighting the need for effective mental health support and resources for veterans.
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Medical problems confronted by returning Vietnam veterans?
Delayed stress syndrome
What caused Gulf War Syndrome?
There is much current debate over a possible causative agent for Gulf War Syndrome other than the stress of warfare.
What type of injuries did the soldiers in the Vietnam war suffer from?
Gun shot and shrapnel wounds, as well as the typical sprains, strains, broken bones, etc. that any athlete might suffer on a playing field. There were also the invisible wounds of post traumatic stress syndrome, bringing about nightmares, sleep disturbances, depression, and other psychological impairments.
What type of booby traps did American soldiers encounter in Vietnam?
American soldiers in Vietnam encountered various types of booby traps, including punji stick pits, which were concealed spikes designed to injure or kill. Other common traps included tripwires connected to grenades or explosives, and bouncing Bettys, which would spring into the air and explode at waist height. These traps were often hidden in foliage or constructed from readily available materials, making them particularly insidious and effective in the dense jungle terrain. The psychological impact of these traps added to the overall stress and danger faced by soldiers in the field.
What role did temper and temperament play in the dynamics of soldiers during the Korean War?
The temper and temperament of soldiers during the Korean War influenced their behavior and interactions with others. Soldiers with different temperaments could clash, affecting unit cohesion and morale. Additionally, individual temperaments could impact decision-making and response to stress, ultimately shaping the overall dynamics of the soldiers during the war.
What symptons is not associated with general stress syndrome?
which is not true of the “general stress syndrome”
Is PDS a brain disorder?
PDS is not a brain disorder, but an acronym for a test to screen for Posttramatic Stress Disorder, which is considered an anxiety disorder (so yes, it is a brain disorder) PDS stands for "Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale." At least, if you're referring to the same acronym I think you are.
What triggers hyperventilation syndrome?
Some sort of psychological stress can trigger hyperventilation syndrome.
Who discovered stress and strain?
Hans Selye discovered Stress in 1935 as a syndrome occurring in laboratory rats
How many soldiers suffer from stress?
a couple
What will be involved in the 2009 'Mental Stress Training' program for US Soldiers?
I read an article that said they were going to pretreat soldiers with Prozac or a medication like it to avoid ptsd and to help soldiers with stress training.
Repetitive stress syndrome is also known as?
Repetitive Strain Injury
What is the term general adaptation syndrome used to describe?
General adaptation syndrome is used to describe how someone's body short and long term reaction to stress. This is to see how someone is able to handle their stress.
Is Vietnam Syndrome a post-traumatic stress disorder experienced by many soldiers who fought in the Vietnam war?
Vietnam Syndrome is a term used in the in public political rhetoric and political analysis, to describe the perceived impact of the domestic controversy over the Viet Nam war on US foreign policy after the end of that war in 1975.
What did the soldiers do to relieve the stress of war?
Played cards.
Medical problems confronted by returning Vietnam veterans?
Delayed stress syndrome
What type of syndrome was J.R.R. Tolkien thought to have?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
