veteran trauma
Soldier's lasting wounds
Veteran trauma refers to psychological and emotional wounds carried by military veterans, particularly from combat exposure, witnessing death, or experiencing violence during service.
The term encompasses conditions like PTSD, survivor's guilt, and moral injury: The VA has expanded programs addressing veteran trauma.
It also describes the broader difficulties of reintegrating into civilian life after wartime experiences.
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- moral injuryPsychological wound from transgression
- flashbackInvoluntary past memory
- thousand-yard stareTraumatic unfocused gaze
- combatArmed hostile engagement
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- veteran healthPTSD, shell shock, combat fatigue, battle fatigue, TBI
- WWI aftermathTreaty of Versailles, Versailles, League of Nations, war memorials, peace treaties
- War on TerrorOsama bin Laden, IED, Guantanamo, regime change, troop surge
veteran traumapsychological resilience
Capacity to recover from hardship
peace of mind · inner peace · serenity · equanimity · psychological health
veteran traumafull recovery
Return to prior health
healing · closure · integration · reconciliation · acceptance
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