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Fund-raisers for PTSD Resolution

by Mark Rowe

As many forces’ veterans are working in the security industry, the charity PTSD Resolution is this year sponsored by the security industry managers’ association ASIS UK, who are organising fundraising events. The charity (number 1133188) helps veterans, reservists and families, for free, who may be struggling to reintegrate into work and family life because of military trauma suffered during service in the armed forces.

The charity reports that it has helped to resolve mental health issues for over 1,400 veterans; nearly eight out of ten say that they require no further treatment after completing the treatment. Donations to the forces’ veterans’ charity will be doubled when donated online in the 72 hours from 12pm on Tuesday, November 29 – visit the Big Give (https://goo.gl/sVV8pD).

PTSD Resolution was selected to participate in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2016, which is the UK’s largest match funding campaign. Last year the campaign raised over £7.2m for participating charities. The treatment is described as community-based, with therapy and support provided locally.

Trauma causes flashbacks, nightmares, anger and depression – often leading to violence, alcohol and substance abuse, job loss, family breakdown and even suicide, says the charity. Resolution says an average of just five sessions is usually required, conducted on an out-patient basis, which supports family and work routines.

“There are many forces’ veterans working in the security sector. Some may have unresolved issues arising from trauma that was suffered during their service to their country. Often an existing mental health condition can be exacerbated by a stressful situation at work – which may be related to a security incident, or perhaps a clash with a manager or colleague. Job loss and domestic issues may also trigger problems that result in major deterioration, We want veterans to know that there is help a hand and that you do not have to wait to get better,” says a spokesperson for the charity.

Visit www.ptsdresolution.org.

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