Mental Health Awareness

Complex Relationship Between Childhood Adversity and PTSD

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A child in a dark, troubled environment transitions to an adult soldier in combat, culminating in a veteran struggling with PTSD, illustrating the link between childhood adversity and PTSD.

When we think about the experiences that shape a veteran’s life, our minds often go straight to the battlefield. We picture the harrowing scenes of combat and split-second decisions between life and death. We also recognize the psychological toll of war. But what if the seeds of a veteran’s struggles were sown long before they … Read more

Understanding Moral Injury and Posttraumatic Growth in Veterans

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When we think about veteran trauma, our minds often go straight to combat. We picture violence, lost comrades, and constant danger. But what if I told you that trauma isn’t confined to the battlefield? For many veterans, moral injury creates some of the deepest wounds. This lesser-known experience can occur both in and outside combat. … Read more