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War lingers after the uniform is hunged up &boots are taken off

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Table of contents

page 1. cover

page 2. index

Page 3. summary

Page 4. research question

Page 5. introduction

page 6. 2023 graph

Page 7. interatcive question

page 8. the results of 2024

page 9. current & discharge service

Page 10. relevance

page 11. community advocacy

page 12. The brain/ resolutions

page 13. reference list

page 14. closure

SUMMARY

- Us as cilvians, often views military members from all branches as heroes for their unwavering bravery, courage, and service in safeguarding the nation from threats or danger - However, hidden behind the privilege and public admiration lies a secret truth: the high-risk of mental disorders that plays within the military experiences can control on servicemembers who are deployed or discharged and sent back to cilivan lives. - Yet, over the past five decades, theirs been lack of research, recongizioning the issues within the military grounds.

research question

How is mental health really carried in the miltary environment that isn't shown to the public auidence?

**This includes discharged and active duty members from all branches**

When it comes to protecting our country, instantly the first responders are the military forces. Military soldiers serve their nation by promising their lives to shield citizens from harm or threats but are often overlooked and underrated. Those who have experience or currently serving are likewise to develop severe mental health disorders by simply wearing our country's uniform, the sacrifice of exchanging your well-being into an emotionless machinery is silence within our history books. .

introduction

Precentage graph United states

2023

Dark Blue - Juanuary - Apirl Light blue - May - August Light Green - Septemeber - December

2023

These graph represents the overall percentages on both women and men in the last year, who were discharged from the military caused by their disabilities or who are no longer "useful" to the strict needs or choosing another life path in their personal lives.

2024?

Every 4 months of the year, meaning 3 time a year. Memebers are processed within or out by the VA (Veteran Affairs) to see patterns within the military grounds and its environement developing mental disorders.

question FOR THE AUDiENCE!!

The Results of 2024

According recent records

January - Apirl 2024 Men were 44.0 percent January - Apirl 2024 Women were 30.6 percent

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Beginning of May 2024

Men are now 45.2 precent Women are now 31 percent

numbers of both groups are only going higher slowly over time.

As you collect these information, you'll possibly ask what type of disorders these service members on this graph...

Being & coming out the service

Develop any mental illness Anixety Depression Sequent mentral distress Suciides

The is the exact time 1 service member loses their life from sucide Per hour Meaning 24 lives a SINGLE day

64%

overall the percentage of mental illness/ disorders....

- Veterans who suffer from mental health disorders as a result of their military service deserve the utmost care and support from society and civilians. - Untreated mental health issues can have devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. - By addressing veterans' needs, society can prevent homelessness, joblessness, and relationship problems. -Moreover, it reduces the risk of suicide, which is tragically high among veterans. By investing in their well-being, we not only honor their service but also safeguard the health and stability of our society as a whole.

COmmunity Advocacy!

I advocate for increased funding and resources dedicated to addressing military mental health. Accessible treatment options, including counseling, therapy, and medication, are crucial for addressing (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and other combat-related mental health conditions. Furthermore, investing in research and prevention programs will help us better understand the intricacies of these disorders and develop effective interventions.

I envision a fervent focus on the mental health challenges faced by our military personnel. It is imperative to create a supportive environment that acknowledges the unique stressors and sacrifices they make in service to our nation.

Temporal Lobe: Memory: Encoding and retrieving memories, especially long-term memories * Impairments: Amnesia, difficulty remembering events, word-finding problems

Frontal LobeExecutive functions: Decision-making, planning, reasoning, working memory *Impairments: Impaired judgment, reduced attention, difficulty with complex tasks

The brain

Occipital Lobe: Vision: Processing visual information from the eyes * Impairments: Blurred vision, loss of peripheral vision, difficulty recognizing objects

Parietal Lobe: Somatosensory processing: Perception of touch, pain, heat, cold * Impairments: Numbness, tingling, difficulty with spatial awareness.

LETS MAKE A CHANGE!

2. Acess to mental health services

1. individual support

Accessible treatment options, including counseling, therapy, and medication, are crucial for addressing

I envision partnerships with local organizations, like service animals

5. culturally sensitive care

4. personal needs

3. group & peer support

faith-based institutions, and schools to provide awareness campaigns, educational workshops, and support groups.

employment, afforable housing, education and food access.

investing in research and prevention programs will help us better understand the intricacies of these disorders and develop effective interventions.

reference list

Gregory H. Cohen, David S. Fink, Laura Sampson, (2014) Mental health among reserve component military service members and veterans. Epidemiologic Reviews, Volume 37, Issue 1, 2015 Pages 7-22 https://doi.org/10.1093/epirev/mxu007 Lana Zinger, Andrea Cohen (2010) veterans returning from war into the classroom: How can colleges are better prepared to meet their needs. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1072581.pdf Morgan, J.K. Hourani. L, Tueller S. (2017) Health- related coping behaviors and mental health in military personnel. Military Medicine, Volume 182, Issue 3-4, March- April 2017, Pages el1620-e1627 DOI: https://doi.org/10.7205/MILMED-D-16-0016

Anna I. Zogas (2017) US military veteran’s difficult transition back to civilian life and the VA'S Response. US Department of Affairs and VA Reports of Education https://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/files/cow/imce/papers/2017/Zogas_Veterans%27%20Transitions_CoW_2.1.17.pdf Adam P. McGuire, Annika I. Wurm, Joanna G. Fagan, Howard Z.(2022) Changes In Trauma- related cognitions and emotions after eliciting moral elevation: Examining the effects of viewing others virtuous behavior on veterans with PTSD https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9009273/pdf/frhs-01-831032.pdf Amy C. Iversen, Neil Greenberg (2009) Mental health of regular and reserve military Veterans. Advance Psychiatric Treatment, Volume 15, Issue 2, March 2009, pp.100-106 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/apt.bp.107.004713

Tiffnee A. Hamlin (2018) Our Veterans in the Criminal Justice System: What is being done to decrease their involvement. Partial Fulfillment Requirement for the Master of Science and the field of Rehabilitation Counseling https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2172 context=gs_rp William B. Brown (2011) From war zones to jail veteran reintegration problems. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and the Disposition to Criminal Behavior, Trauma and Its Wake, Volume 8 – No. 1 – Spring 2011 https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&ei=444352e526db50555b b413f36798e37c5029f314

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