PTSD, one of the most devastating acronyms a service member and his/her family member may hear after completing their military commitment. The lasting effect of this mental disability challenges and affects the individual and those they come into contact with. PTSD is not only a disorder discussed between patient and doctor, but also a label with stigmas attached to it that further isolate and distance the sufferer from those around him; thus, making it more difficult to treat. The...

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