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tatonka
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I‘m trying to develop a TV documentary for CBC Newsworld about reservists with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the treatment they receive (if any) from the military. I‘d appreciate any help readers can offer.
It‘s my impression that the military could and should be doing more to help reservists post-deployment. When it comes to PTSD, it seems the system is geared towards helping full-time soldiers only. Reservists are on their own hook to obtain a PTSD diagnosis (from a civilian specialist) in order to qualify for treatment/benefits. It seems this is easier said than done.
Am I on the right track? Are there, in fact, a significant number of reservists/ex-reservists deprived of the care they need because of the system‘s inadequacies?
Any anecdotal evidence/contacts would be appreciated and, if sent directly to me, treated with confidence.
It‘s my impression that the military could and should be doing more to help reservists post-deployment. When it comes to PTSD, it seems the system is geared towards helping full-time soldiers only. Reservists are on their own hook to obtain a PTSD diagnosis (from a civilian specialist) in order to qualify for treatment/benefits. It seems this is easier said than done.
Am I on the right track? Are there, in fact, a significant number of reservists/ex-reservists deprived of the care they need because of the system‘s inadequacies?
Any anecdotal evidence/contacts would be appreciated and, if sent directly to me, treated with confidence.