War and other military conflicts can have long-lasting, adverse effects on veterans. The more apparent consequences are the physical injuries that soldiers suffer from because of combat. However, there are psychological effects that people should be aware of as these may not immediately be obvious.
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Two of these possible effects are the following:
Shell shock
The term shell shock is a psychological syndrome that was believed to have begun during World War I, particularly during the Battle of the Somme in 1916 when a huge number of shell shock cases was recorded. Originally, the condition was caused by the impact of loud shelling, which soldiers had never been exposed to before. Now, shell shock is described as combat stress reaction, which is still due to the trauma of bombardment. In some cases, combat stress reaction has lingering effects on veterans even well after they have been removed from war zones.
The term shell shock is a psychological syndrome that was believed to have begun during World War I, particularly during the Battle of the Somme in 1916 when a huge number of shell shock cases was recorded. Originally, the condition was caused by the impact of loud shelling, which soldiers had never been exposed to before. Now, shell shock is described as combat stress reaction, which is still due to the trauma of bombardment. In some cases, combat stress reaction has lingering effects on veterans even well after they have been removed from war zones.
PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious medical condition that many soldiers suffer from. It is caused by a highly traumatic event, which is far too common in combat zones. According to estimates, one in five veterans who had been to Iraq and Afghanistan during the War on Terror experience some levels of PTSD or major depression.
With the right care, veterans with PTSD can recover from the condition and eventually live a normal life.
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Since 2006, Helping A Hero has helped severely injured veterans returning from service in the War on Terror by providing them homes that are modified to meet their needs. Know more about the nonprofit organization by visiting this website.
