by Michael G. Sheppard | Jan 2, 2019 | Veteran Affairs
As veterans return home from war, many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some veterans can experience flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, or depression. While therapy can be beneficial in addressing some of these symptoms, some veterans don’t have...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Dec 31, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
Although there are 22 million veterans in the United States and two holidays dedicated to those who have served, there are still a few myths associated with veterans. Below you can find the most popular of those myths and why they are far from the truth. Myth #1:...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Sep 19, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
When our loved ones return from duty, it can be an exciting and emotional time. More often than not, we expect our loved ones to come back just as they were when they left. However, many families and friends find that when a veteran returns home, several things have...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Jul 26, 2018 | Michael G. Sheppard, Veteran Affairs
Suicide prevention has become the Department of Veterans Affairs’ top priority. All former service members should have a safe place they can turn to if they are having a mental health crisis. This could mean urgent care at a Vet Center, VA emergency department,...
by Michael G. Sheppard | May 18, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is something that many veterans suffer from after their return from their service. In the United States alone, eight million people suffer from it. Since the Iraq and Afghanistan War, this number has jumped to 11 to 20 percent....
