Mismanaged Care Of Our

Fallen Heroes Suffering With

PTSD

Presented by
Ron Spencer
www.ronalfy.com

What is PTSD?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (National Center for PTSD)

Military Combat
Terrorist Incidents
Death
Serious Accidents
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PTSD Statistics & Facts

Effects 5-25% of deployed troops
Higher PTSD rates in males
soldiers
Fear and shame common
symptoms
Combat frequency and intensity
major contributor
60% of PTSD sufferers decline
treatment or help
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Standardized PTSD Treatment

Governments PTSD Philosophy
Uniform care equals good care
Standardized care is manageable
Governments Strategy
Ineffective PTSD treatment
Patient / Provider trust issues
The SSG Robert Bales Case

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Lack of Public Awareness

PTSD Awareness Day
Annually held on June 27th
Limited social media exposure
Families of PTSD soldiers
Unable to handle the transition
Unaware of PTSD indicators
Prone to divorce and domestic
violence

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www.veteranstoday.com

The Negative Stigma

Misconceptions of PTSD
Weak and vulnerable (military)
Unstable and violent (public)
Consequences of PTSD stigma
Influx in untreated cases
Increase in suicide rates

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Summary: The Final Salute

Three main PTSD deficient care determinants

Standardized treatment
Negative stigma
Lack of public awareness
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