(Submitted by NAMI)
Trauma is at the root of many emotional and social problems. Soldiers may endure physical and emotional trauma both during and after service. According to the RAND Corporation, at least 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and/or depression. (“Post-traumatic Stress Disorder” describes lingering effects of trauma that are severe enough to warrant psychiatric intervention.) With this in mind, NAMI Wood County is focusing on military trauma in the second installment of spring mental health mini-series.
On June 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Rossford Public Library, Pam Smith, founder and president of Arms Forces, a veterans’ services organization in Maumee, will talk about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and military service. A print and online journalist, Pam has presented to the Department of Defense, AMVETS, and Vietnam Veterans of America. She is a survivor of severe traumatic brain injury. Those interested in attending the presentation may call 419-352-0626 or go online at info@namiwoodcounty.org to sign up. CEUs for attending are pending.
NAMI Wood County has provided support, education, and advocacy for all those affected by mental illness since 1987. More information on the organization’s many programs is available at info@namiwoodcounty.org.
