The Use Of Exercise Therapy As A Safe Alternative...

In recent years, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been a growing problem for combat veterans within the United States Military. More and more military members are returning from combat environments to find they are struggling with the reintegration back to civilian life. While many medial experts and military leaders believe this issue deserves attention, there has not been universal treatment plan implemented. Many of the current treatment plans focus on the use of pharmaceutical drugs to negate the PTSD symptoms and not on the healing and overall wellbeing of the individual seeking treatment. This research paper will discuss the use of exercise therapy as a safe alternative treatment option for those suffering with PTSD and the affects associated with the overuse of prescription drug therapies. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Exercise: A Healthy and Alternative Treatment Option Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) â€Å"Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex, often chronic and debilitating mental disorder that develops in response to catastrophic life evens such as combat, sexual assault, natural disasters, and other extreme stressors.† (Weathers, Keane, and Foa, 2008). The continued combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in serious mental health problems for U.S. troops. These problems include â€Å"major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and PTSD.† (Vieweg et al., 2006). PTSD affects an estimated oneShow MoreRelatedEssay On Pairing Veterans With Service Animals1197 Words   |  5 PagesPairing Veterans with Service Animals Introduction â€Å"It is estimated that over half a million American veterans were suffering from PTSD in 2004.† (Stern)† [One of these veterans named Harvill,] says the only thing that helped him get through the years of persistent pain was an exuberant, golden Labrador and mastiff mix named Sierra.† (Bowen) This trained Service dog knows how to comfort him during times of anxiety and always makes sure he is not alone. (Bowen)Millions of veterans come home fromRead MoreCounseling Abused Women7410 Words   |  30 PagesIntroduction Part One: Violence against women The Problem Consequences of violence Origins of violence Part Two: Treatment/Intervention models Service and treatment options Medications Community Treatment/Intervention Part Three: Client/Family participation Client participation Family involvement Part Four: Special needs Abuse of women with disabilities Equity/ Access to treatment Part Five: Parties’ promotion of various positions and their critical analysis Promotion the realization of Women’sRead MoreOcd - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment131367 Words   |  526 PagesCOGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR OCD This page intentionally left blank COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR OCD DAVID A. CLARK THE GUILFORD PRESS New York London  © 2004 The Guilford Press A Division of Guilford Publications, Inc. 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012 www.guilford.com All rights reserved Paperback edition 2007 Except as noted, no part of this book may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical