Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that has taken over the lives of many veterans in the past, present, and will in the future. Post-Traumatic Stress disorder and depression have become two of the highest contributing factors to the death toll in American soldiers. Unfortunately, even though these soldiers do have a greater chance of returning home now than they did in the past, the chances of them coming home from battle with psychological scars is almost inevitable. The American government and Veterans Affairs department offer support to veterans but more awareness and help is crucial in order to help these individuals and our countries heroes.
With the help of medical advances the opportunity to give back to these veterans is existent and is becoming more evident. One of the most effective treatments is Stellate Ganglion Block, an anesthetic injection to the neck that helps treat chronic pain associated with hyper vigilance and anxiety; contributors of PTSD. Other side effects of PTSD include distress, functional impairment, and in many cases suicide. Awareness about this mental disorder has taken a toll in America since the death rate and severity of PTSD has come to light. With the help of more organizations creating awareness and help, these veterans will have a greater chance to live a normal life again someday.

Thank you so much to all of you heroes out there, you impact our world and each of our lives EVERY SINGLE DAY and you deserve nothing but the best!

Ana E
Denver, CO