Coping with PTSD Developing military leaders who are smart,
strong and courageous — both on and off of the battlefield — is
essential. We are still learning how to create soldiers prepared
for the emotional wounds of war. We need to teach coping skills
to help these men and women reduce the terrible effects of post-
traumatic stress disorder. Veterans, who have experienced the
horrors of war, are the most common sufferers. More than 500,000
returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from
psychological injuries — including PTSD or major
depression.Continue Reading But even military cadets, when in a
highly disciplined and rigorous academic environment, can feel
similarly overwhelmed. Under intense stress, many men and women
just give up. They don’t have the tools to stay focused and
grounded. We must give them the tools they need. This means
helping them to be successful socially, emotionally and in a
military setting. Our future leaders need this knowledge.
Transcendental Meditation has demonstrated a