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<p>Can a Veteran go into Law Enforcement after a PTSD Diagnosis? Law Enforcement’s View of Hiring Veterans with PTSD<br>Kara Ballenger-Browning, M.P.H.<br>Naval Center for Combat &amp; Operational Stress Control<br><br>Introduction<br>An estimated 1-2 out of every 10 soldiers returning from combat in Iraq will be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many of these soldiers are self-conscious about the diagnosis. In a recent article about perceived barriers to care, half of Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans with suspected mental disorders believed that receiving treatment would harm their careers. Another 65% stated that they would be considered weak for seeking help and many were afraid that their peers would lose confidence in their abilities. This is a particular problem for veterans who may seek employment after military service, since few employers provide up-front information regarding pre-existing mental conditions. Anonymous questions about PTSD treatment and future employment dominate online discussion forums, and many erroneously assume and advise that outside agencies embrace a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. These findings suggest that veterans may not seek treatment for PTSD, fearing automatic disqualification from employment based on the diagnosis.
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<br>Subjects: Stress Disorders Post-Traumatic; NMC San Diego; Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Iraqi Freedom;</div>
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U.S. Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control (NCCOSC)</div>
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