Infographic produced for Soldiers suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - The Silent Enemy

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Recent news reports have confirmed that British troops are preparing to pull out of Afghanistan with the last of them scheduled to leave within the year.

As many people know, one area of concern for these returning soldiers and others before them is their mental health with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) presenting a real issue for today's military forces.

PTSD is an anxiety disorder which produces a severe emotional reaction caused by stressful, frightening, traumatic or distressing events. PTSD can develop in any situation where a person can feel extreme fear, horror or helplessness.

PTSD can occur straight after an event but can also develop months and even years after the event.

To help people identify PTSD and for information on where to find help and advice, Johnson Law have produced an infographic which highlights some interesting and shocking statistics about PTSD, its symptoms and how they can be treated.

Rochdale is home to a large military community with many soldiers possibly suffering from PTSD. Soldiers in the area would benefit from seeing the inforgraphic as it aims to encourage those suffering to seek help that they deserve without feeling ashamed.

PTSD cases look to grow by 12% over the next few years. PTSD currently affects 5% of men and 10% of women at some point in their life.

The condition can have severe and devastating effects for the 11,000 serving military personnel who are currently diagnosed, but as over 93% of veterans are embarrassed of their problem, the real number is significantly higher.

You can find the infographic here:

http://www.johnson-law.co.uk/injury-types/emotional-stress/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-compensation-claim