Talking to Your Partner
PTSD takes a toll not only on the veteran, but on their families as well. For better or worse, the families ride the ups and downs of their loved one’s depression and mood swings. Therefore, it is very important that the lines of communication between partners stay open. Veterans need the support of their spouses and the partners need the cooperation of the veterans.
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Bullying and Ostracizing Tied to Depression and Anxiety in Special Needs Children
Children with special needs have always been a favorite target for bullying and teasing. It’s easy to see why - they’re different. Except for the occasional rebel, most children don’t want to be stand out from the crowd. Being different is generally not seen as a good thing. Certainly, no child wants to be different because they…
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John Folk-Williams, Health Guide, commented on PTSD and the Families of Veterans Hi, Judy - It must have been very hard for your Dad - as well as the rest of…
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