Intergenerational PTSD can be passed down to the next generation.

CH (CPT) Heather Davis — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:10:05 -0400

Intergenerational PTSD and the impact of Childhood Trauma
in the family systems. The transference of PTSD trauma exposure creates an environment for emotional abuse, including neglect, which transcends into childhood trauma being the main ingredient for transmission of PTSD from parent to child. (Berstein, D. P., Jelley, H., & Handlesman, L. (1997).

Response by CH (CPT) Heather Davis made Mar 18 at 2015 9:11 AM

CH (CPT) Heather Davis — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:11:50 -0400

For those that have been impacted by child molestation often when deployed memories are released it is known as flooding.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Mar 18 at 2015 9:16 AM

Maj Chris Nelson — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:16:44 -0400

Interesting concept.... once exposed to trauma, at higher risk. Makes sense, however, I would like to see if data supports this for actual child hood trauma other then sexually abused children.... auto accident, death of friend or neighbor.... Not to belittle sexual trauma in children, but it seems that every time I turn around, some criminal is trying to blame his/her activity to a dark past of sexual abuse in the home. Does this carry over to other forms of trauma? If so, then I would pose that you can't protect them all. PTSD is a risk that every person runs the risk of....not just combat military.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 18 at 2015 9:56 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:56:10 -0400

Is that really PTSD as much as it is a negative frame of mind?

Response by Cpl Eric Greer made Mar 18 at 2015 10:48 AM

Cpl Eric Greer — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:48:37 -0400

Charles Figley, Ph.D. at Florida State has published a good bit on this subject. He led a lot of the intial studies of VietNam Vets. I have heard him speak at continuing education events over the years and I would absolutely agree that secondary post-traumatic stress is a legitimate concern. Professionally, I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and with almost 20 years of experience and most of that has been specific to working with individuals and families sorting through trauma.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 2:02 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:02:34 -0400

It is time that this problem is not seen as weakness and then we are amazed at some kind of psychotic break. The mindset which implies being strong as a countermeasure to the residual effects of PTSD. The fact that command officers knew or the psychological effects of war and violence are about the same as skull fractures and brain trauma and concussion syndrome.

Yeah I have seen it and it puts you at risk w/o support from the medical community and not making it so stigmatized that VA's have panic buttons for VA personnel, in the case of a Veteran having a bad day.