The WOW PTSD Program™
BIOKINETIX has developed the comprehensive WOW PTSD program to help U.S. war veterans of all walks of life combat the debilitating effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.
PTSD is a type of mental health disorder that develops from experiencing traumatic events like war and combat. It was documented for the first time after World War I. Survivors started experiencing intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, angry outbursts, and self-destructive behaviors. Today, the understanding of PTSD has changed. So we have included effective PTSD treatment for veterans in our special projects.
Project Basis:
The WOW PTSD program developed by BIOKINETIX is based on the following facts:
- Statistics show that 1.5 veterans take their own life every day in America. That rate is climbing year after year.
- The VA estimates there are nearly 400,000 untreated cases of PTSD.
- PTSD has become an epidemic among our veterans of the armed services.
- Health and wellness are at the center of the PTSD controversy.
How We Help Veterans Recover
Our workplace injury prevention program can help reduce and potentially eliminate the effects and tragedies associated with PTSD. We ensure as many veterans as possible have access to tools, resources, and services that allows them to live healthy, productive lives. The WOW PTSD program will give veterans access to effective treatments for PTSD. Some treatments include the following.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatment options for PTSD patients that centers around trauma. A therapist will help patients identify the patterns that lead to destructive behaviors. With the help of a therapist, you can develop a new approach to dealing with your symptoms.
Exposure Therapy
Veterans suffering from flashbacks and nightmares can benefit from this therapeutic approach. In exposure therapy, the therapist will expose you through writing exercises and guided mental imagery to the trauma you experienced. You will learn new coping mechanisms to manage your PTSD and live your best life.
Cognitive Restructuring
The WOW PTSD program will also help you access cognitive restructuring therapy. In this treatment, the therapist will address your survivor’s guilt and help you realize that the traumatic events you went through were not your fault. You can change your emotional association with the trauma and let go of the false sense of responsibility you felt.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Another PTSD treatment for veterans is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR. In this new form of therapy, the therapist will help you re-experience past events using guided eye movements and imagery. EMDR will make these traumatic memories less disturbing by altering the connections in your brain.
Medications
The WOW PTSD program will also help you access medications and antidepressants used to treat PTSD. Medications include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors such as:
- Sertraline
- Paroxetine
- Fluoxetine
- Venlafaxine
These drugs are effective treatments that will affect your brain cells and help you fight PTSD symptoms.
Lifestyle Changes
Making positive lifestyle changes can also help you deal better with PTSD. Giving up alcohol, substances, and smoking can help you avoid low mood. A healthy diet and regular exercise can help you manage your mental and physical health while avoiding stress. These are all solutions the WOW PTSD program will give you.
Emotional Support
BIOKINETIX will also put you in touch with support groups and other veterans suffering from PTSD. This emotional support can help you on your journey toward improving your mental health.
Resources for Veterans With PTSD
Apart from the above PTSD treatments for veterans, you can also use external resources and organizations to recover faster. We will provide you with a list of these resources, including community care providers and information on substance abuse and addiction treatment.
Combat PTSD With BIOKINETIX
Through collaboration with Vietnam veteran Gary Werner, BIOKINETIX developed the WOW PTSD program, specifically designed to address this mental health issue. Various U.S. Veteran’s associations around the country are currently using this program.
Thousands of veterans are benefiting from our program. Now you can benefit from it too. Contact us to learn more about our PTSD recovery program and take the first step toward improving your mental health.
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