1. What do the initials PTSD stand for? What is the cause of the condition? 2. What are at least two of the symptoms of PTSD explicitly named in the video? And, from
the stories of the soldiers in the video, how do those symptoms manifest in their lives?
What are the consequences of those symptoms?
3. The video notes that those with nonmilitary careers might also be likely to experience
PTSD. What is another job where someone might be exposed to the conditions that
could cause PTSD? What is one of the major historical events mentioned by the video!
that led to many of these workers being exposed to PTSD-causing conditions?
4. PTSD might go undiagnosed in many people. What is one of the reasons for this
discussed in the video?
5. What is one of the major ways the military checks soldiers for PTSD (and other mental
health issues) after they return from a tour of duty? What does the video note is the
weakness of this method?
6. What is one of the 'stress breakers" shown in the video in camp Acadi, Iraq? What is
another idea you might have for a stress breaker?
7. What is one of the major difficulties that comes with diagnosing and treating a mental
disorder when compared to a physical disorder?
B. The video notes that there's another nonmedical kind of military professional who often
helps individuals who may be suffering from PTSD (not including unit commanders).
Who are these people, and how do they help?
9. The video goes through various terms that PTSD has be called through the years. What
is one of these terms? Why do you think it matters that we now call it a "disorder"?
10. The video makes a point about how the military has evolved in its understanding,
diagnosing and treating of PTSD. What are two strategies that you think help or would
help this mission? You may refer to strategies mentioned in the video or present your
un ideas for how to help soldiers who may suffer from PTSD