This chapter discusses a program for combat veterans that includes a month-long assessment and various therapies. It highlights the varying reactions to protocols and emphasizes the difficulty in generalizing the impact of blast injuries on individuals.
The story of Navy SEAL, Ryan Larkin.
The physical and mental toll of service lasts long after the uniform is retired. Many of those who are suffering are not seeking help or treatment, or they may not even know how to vocalize what they are feeling. They may pull away from family and friends and isolate themselves, a known precursor to suicidal ideation. They may be suffering from undiagnosed traumatic brain injuries that mimics psychological ailments or PTSD.