Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Military Concerns If you are in
the military, you may have seen combat. You may have been on
missions that exposed you to horrible and life-threatening
experiences. You may have been shot at, seen a buddy shot, or
seen death. These are types of events that can lead to post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Other things about a combat
situation can add more stress to an already stressful situation
and may contribute to PTSD and other mental health problems.7
These things include what you do in the war, the politics around
the war, where it's fought, and the type of enemy you face.
Another cause of PTSD in the military can be military sexual
trauma (MST). This is any sexual harassment or sexual assault
that occurs while you are in the military. MST can happen to men
and women and can occur during peacetime, training, or war. Many
veterans don't seek treatment for PTSD. You may feel that
treatment won't help, or worry about what people will think.
Your military background may add