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Text set . Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Read the descriptions and decide which article you would like to read. A Soldier’s Letter Home from WWII This was written by and American GI serving in the Pacific, graphically telling his parents about the combat causalities he had seen.

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  1. Text set Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  2. Read the descriptions and decide which article you would like to read. • A Soldier’s Letter Home from WWII • This was written by and American GI serving in the Pacific, graphically telling his parents about the combat causalities he had seen. • “The Forever War of the Mind” • Max Cleland, who served as head of the Veterans Administration, recounts how he lost an arm and both legs in battle-and describes the mental anguish that accompanied his physical wounds. • “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)” • Basic problems associated with PTSD, from the U.S. Veterans Administration • Blog Post- “Daddy’s Home” • Written by the wife of a decorated soldier who suffers from PTSD, this article offers tips for families in the same situation.

  3. Remember… • As you read • Stop • Think • and Jot Your Thoughts in the margins • You will have 5-7 minutes to read your selection.

  4. Small Group Discussion • If you read A Soldier’s Letter Home from WWII or “The Forever War of the Mind,” respond to the following: • Having read this, do you think you might suffer from PTSD if you found yourself in such a situation? • Be specific as to why or why not. Jot down a few key quotes to share with the class. • If you read “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)” or “Daddy’s Home,” respond to the following: • What are some things that family members and friends can do to help someone suffering from PTSD? Make a list of specific actions to share with the class.

  5. Whole Group Discussion • Share key facts and information you have learned about PTSD. • Share your thinking from your small group discussions.

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