Combat Ptsd And Other Forms Of Mental Illness - 1799 Words

Research has shown that most of the U.S. Veterans returning from combat zones do not have Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However anywhere from 20-30% of veterans returning from combat zones has or has had PTSD and/or depressive disorders at some point in their lives (Currier, Holland, Mallott, 2014, pg. 229). Throughout this paper, ways to combat PTSD and other forms of mental illness will be discussed. Also, ways to combat PTSD and other forms of mental illness will be discussed. Stigma will also be discussed due to many service men and women not wanting to search for help due to being told to be strong and to not complain. Something must be done to prevent and treat mental illness due to large numbers of our service men and†¦show more content†¦The section on meaning made of a salient stressor dealt with if they feel that, â€Å"life no longer has the same meaning† (Currier et al., 2014, pgs. 229-232). The researchers found that when MIEs occurred that Veter ans had a higher chance of suicidality, PTSD, and depression. Some Veterans when having been in combat feel that their morals were stripped of them and as a result have a higher chance of experiencing PTSD and various other mental illnesses. They no longer feel as if life has the same meaning and become depressed. Possible other ways that Veterans could develop PTSD and other mental illnesses is not being able to save a fellow soldier. Or wishing they could have taken their place. Feeling that they should have been the person that passed (Currier et al., 2014, pgs. 325-237). One way that Veterans can guard themselves against PTSD and other mental illnesses is by self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is having confidence in one’s ability to produce a desired outcome with one’s available resources. It is believed that self-efficacy allows an individual to overcome stressful situations. Blackburn and Owens (2015) attempted to display that if a soldier was able to have a sense of m eaning they would be more likely to fend of PTSD and other forms of mental illness. This is possible due to a Veteran being able to look past the event and see that they do have a future (Blackburn and Owens, 2015, pgs. 219-220). Blackburn and Owens used