PTSD And
Family Support
Having people to turn to for comfort, advice, and support makes our lives better. It has been shown that people with posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD) tend to do better if they have good family relationships.
Even when family relationships are good, the family often struggles when a person they love has serious mental health problems. Family members may be confused. They may feel disappointed, worried, and sad about what is happening with their loved one. As a result stress levels go up and may get very high. This can be hard on the person with the mental health condition and hard on their loved ones.
The family may be offered a variety of services. Services may include:
- Family Education/Training – helps the family know what to expect and how they can help in the Veteran’s recovery.
- Family Consultation – usually involves the Veteran and at least one family member. They meet together with a member of the mental health treatment team for a few sessions.
- Family Treatment – is for the Veteran and their family. It is designed to help them develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to cope successfully with mental health issues. Here they work as a family on communication and problem solving skills.
These services offer information on symptoms, treatments, outcome, and helpful tips. This can make it easier for family members to support the Veteran’s recovery and take care of themselves as well.
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