Constructions of Gender and the Treatment of PTSD within...

Constructions of Gender and the Treatment of PTSD within the U.S. Military The U.S. military shows a surprising sensitivity and openness to the emotional difficulties of being stationed abroad, especially in a conflict zone, and it is making great efforts towards preventing/easing depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among its members (although it varies by branch). Group therapy is made available at Veterans Administration hospitals and the Department of Veteran Affairs is connected to the National Center for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, which provides many helpful resources including literature that speaks openly about private, domestic, and relational issues. This is in shocking contrast with the†¦show more content†¦The uniforms, insignias, nametags, clear social hierarchy, transparent reward system, and shared purpose form an armature for community. A veteran from the Mid-West is vacationing in New York City for the first time. He goes to the USO center in Port Authority and, while his kids watch t.v. and eat Little Debbie snacks, he and his wife get advice on restaurants and theater tickets from a woman with coifed grey hair. A sergeant drops by to rest and have a free cup of coffee. Just as they claim, the USO really is like a Home away from home. The military system is, as one would expect, very pragmatic. Differences among soldiers and their abilities are viewed as strengths (or weaknesses) to be put to optimal use to get the job done. While certainly not impervious to racism and sexism, this very practical, almost scientific approach to managing human efforts supports a true meritocracy. But, like other hierarchically structured systems, a lot depends on the leadership. Major General Richard S. Colt is the top commanding officer of the 77 th Regional Readiness Command (i.e. 11,000 reservists), of which the 140 th Quartermasters are a part. He is known as a soldiers general, which means he has proven to care about the needs of his people on the ground. Lanky and grey-haired, with a New York accent tinged by that hint of southern twang that many career servicemen acquire, he served in Vietnam and also organized the ReservistShow MoreRelatedFemale Combat Veterans : A Stratified Random Sampling Technique1562 Words   |  7 Pages this is narrowed down to female service members, more specifically of the Army, who have previously been activated in support of an operation in said combat zone. Participants must have received combat benefits, such as hostile fire pay to fall within the realm of the veteran interest group. The sampling technique in which I would utilize for this research design would be a stratified random sampling technique. In efforts to understand more of this particular research, the stratified randomRead MoreCultural Competence5466 Words   |  22 Pagesdecisionmaking process for a patient. Allow for several family and friends to participate in a consultation, and communicate with the group †¢ The patient may not be the key decision-maker for describing symptoms, deciding among treatment options, or complying with recommended treatment. †¢ Determine the matriarch and patriarch, and notice if the acculturated children or non-family members are the spokespeople. Show respect †¢ Always be respectful, and explain without condescending. †¢ Health providersRead MoreThe Effects Of Broken And Voiceless On Children Essay2194 Words   |  9 Pagesillegal movement of people, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. People often think that women are the only ones being trafficked, however it happens to children, men and women. Human trafficking takes place within a country or across borders. People that have been trafficked are often found in fearful, dangerous, or illegal circumstances, because of this they do not trust law enforcement. So, they are not willing to report crimes or cooperate with law enforcementRead MoreThe Marketing Research of Brainquiry33782 Words   |  136 Pagespotential target groups such as doctors, patients and Golf professionals, insurance companies who are covering these kinds of treatments and promotional activities and tools to enter these new markets. There is a list of professional golf clubs in the UK but there was no clear information obtainable which shows that they are using bio-feedback or neuro-feedback treatments to enhance the performance of their professionals. Further more there is a recommendation to conduct several promotional activities