Our officers are coming back from Iraq and going back on duty (law enforcement) armed and dealing with many difficult situations. I want to be able to be assurred that they will act calmly and properly. Thanks for your time.
Steve Glenn
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Q: What are some symptoms for post traumatic Stress Disorder?
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10/20/08 9:29pm
Hi Steve:
It is wonderful that your officers are serving, but it is also likely that they have been traumatized. Stats show that 59% are coming home with some form of PTSD, but the severity is dependent on many factors including family history, social support and pre-existing mental illness.
Here is a website that will list the symptoms. Scan to the bottom of the website for the list of criteria. There are other useful links there as well.
Please feel free to email me directly if you need more info. I have worked in the VA Trauma department and specialize in PTSD.
Dr. Diana Walcutt
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