Media about post-war mental disorder syndrome

On February 2, 2012, Professor Edward Bryan Tick had a discussion with lecturers from the Faculty of Journalism and Communication, Psychology, and experts from the Institute of Psychology on the topic: Post-war PTSD in veterans and their families (PTSD) and the role of the media on this issue.Professor Edward Bryan Tick said: Post-war psychological disorder syndrome was formed in the United States in the 1980s by psychologists and has been widely popularized in the United States. PTSD is still a new concept and has not been widely reported in Vietnam. The Soldier's Heart Initiative has research and discussion programs on PTSD. Professor Edward Bryan Tick gave some descriptions of the manifestations of PTSD: nightmares, insomnia, sudden anger, violent behavior, domestic violence, drug addiction, alcoholism... and depression, suicide are also manifestations of PTSD. Professor Eward Bryan Tick also mentioned one of the effective PTSD treatment methods for American soldiers returning from the Vietnam War, which is to organize visits to Vietnam and conduct charitable activities, contributing to rebuilding Vietnam. He expressed his hope that Vietnam and the United States will work together to overcome the consequences of war. Previously, on January 30, 2012, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim - Vice Principal of the School - and representatives of the Faculty of Journalism and Communication had a meeting and worked with Professor Dr. Edward Bryan Tick and members of the Soldiers' Heart Initiative. At the meeting, the two sides discussed plans for future cooperation in research and communication on PTSD between the two sides with the hope of contributing to healing the wounds of war and easing the pain of soldiers.