Although there are a number of therapeutic treatments for stress such as aromatherapy and certain , a new study is suggesting that war veterans are not getting enough treatment for their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
According to results published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, more than 230,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans sought treatment for PTSD at VA healthcare facilities between 2002 and 2008. Out of these individuals, 50,000 received new diagnoses that resulted in fewer than 10 percent receiving the full treatment.
Typically, some physicians recommend that 10-12 weekly sessions should occur before an individual is considered in control of their PTSD, however, male veterans under 25 years old and living in rural areas are less likely to complete this program.
Approximately 30 percent of total patients do not complete the program, regardless of when theyve been diagnosed. This is troubling to some individuals who believe that the treatment could really help those who are suffering from the mental disorder.
Researchers are quick to point out that these statistics do not account for any soldiers seeking help outside of VA hospitals.