For a lot of veterans, Independence Day can be a hard day.
Celebrating America’s birthday typically comes with loud, colorful blasts of fireworks. We don’t talk about it a lot, but for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, that can be a struggle. It can remind veterans of combat or other traumatic experiences from their time in the military.
Helping veterans cope with PTSD is the specialty of Dr. Mandy Rabenhorst-Bell. She is the PTSD program manager with the
VA healthcare system serving Eastern Colorado.
Mandy spoke with Erin O’Toole ahead of Independence Day last year about what the holiday can be like for those with PTSD, and how
friends and family can help support them. We’re listening back to that conversation today.
Find more
information and resources for PTSD from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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