Keyword:
Category:
Tag:
Sort By:
A peek behind the curtain
The symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can often be debilitating, significantly affecting a patient’s quality of life. Air Force mental health professionals have successfully treated many Airmen with the use of prolonged exposure therapy. Through this collaborative therapy, the patient is safely and gradually exposed to trauma-related memories and situations that have been avoided. The eventual goal is to alter the patient’s relationship with and reaction to the traumatic event so it no longer affects their quality of life and ability to do their job. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Josh Mahler)
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs
180703-F-FT687-003.PNG
DOWNLOAD PHOTO
(0.4 MB)
Tags
AFSG, ready airman, Air Force Medical Service, readiness, medical, PTSD, medical readiness, therapy, mental health, AFMS, treatment, post-traumatic stress disorder, Falls Church, revitalizing squadrons, seeking help, surgeon general, taking care of Airmen, prolonged exposure
Back to Main Gallery