Report on PTSD in Veterans: A Review of the Treatment Options

This report examines the challenges faced by veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It highlights the significance of the problem and the need for effective treatments. The report explores the high prevalence of PTSD among veterans, the impact on their mental health and well-being, and the role of social workers and mental health professionals in providing support. It reviews current treatment methods, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy, and suggests the need for increased awareness and tailored interventions. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs of veterans and providing them with the necessary support to improve their quality of life.

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Evidence-based nursing research
There were several knowledge gaps in the literature that I reviewed. The project is aimed
at helping the military veterans to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The first gap I
identified, I made it the topic in my research, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among Veterans in
Military. I realized that many veterans are affected at a rate of 23% of those that were deployed
to missions outside the country (Boyd, Lanius & McKinnon, 2018). They are therefore not able
to live fulfilling lives after their service. This depression among veterans leads to suicide
ideation. The veterans are mostly left disabled and live a poor-quality life.
The Health and Counselling Department of the Military has fewer social workers staff to
cater for the needs of all the military veterans. The recruitment of more staff will ensure that the
counseling is individually tailored to fit the needs of depressed veterans. The community social
workers can be involved and trained to help in alleviating the problem faced by the veterans at
their old age. There is a lack of training for social workers to specifically deal with veterans and
provide them with counseling that matches their past experiences (DeNisco & Barker, 2015).
The veterans suffer from frequent anxiety attacks which leads to suicide ideation.
The other gap realized is the increase in the suicides among the veterans. This is mostly
amongst those that have become disabled due to their service and unable to obtain the required
treatment for their conditions. The gap that exists in the interventions applied to the patients
suffering from depression has also lead to this study. The Present- Centered Group Therapy has
been in use and the results are not as remarkable as those of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
therapy. (Boyd, Lanius & McKinnon, 2018) The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy is
more effective and produces good results amongst the veterans than other interventions used.

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References
Boyd, J. E., Lanius, R. A., & McKinnon, M. C. (2018). Mindfulness-based treatments for
posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of the treatment literature and neurobiological
evidence. Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience.
DeNisco, S. M., & Barker, A. M. (2015). Advanced practice nursing: Essential knowledge for
the profession. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.