Working with PTSD hannah 15 November 2018 Many veterans who ask The Poppy Factory for employment support have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We know firsthand that having a diagnosis shouldn't be a barrier between someone finding, and staying, in a job they love. But more people need to know this too. Take our test and see how much you know about PTSD. 1) Have you ever worked with someone who has a mental health condition? Yes, I have No, I haven't Don't know Not applicable - I have never worked Prefer not to say 2) Which, if any, of the following do you think are important for someone who suffers with a mental health condition to have/be able to do during Christmas time? (Please tick any relevant answers below). a) To have people around who can offer support (e.g. friends, family members, co-workers) b) To be able to pay bills (e.g water, rent, electricity, heating etc) c) To have social event to go to (e.g parties, meals etc) d) To receive Christmas presents/cards to open e) To have a paid job f) To go on holiday (e.g. abroad or in the UK) g) None of these h) I do not know 3. Which ONE, if any, of the following statements BEST applies to you? I have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder and I know how it might affect someone. I have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder but I don't know how it might affect someone. I have never heard of post-traumatic stress disorder. 4) Read the below explanation of PTSD. How difficult do you think it is for someone living with PTSD to stay working in any type of paid work for an extended period of time (e.g. 12 months)?PTSD is an ongoing anxiety disorder caused by stressful, frightening or distressing events. Someone with PTSD often relives events through nightmares and flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt. They may also have problems sleeping, such as insomnia, and find concentrating difficult. a) Very difficult b) Fairly difficult c) Not very difficult d) Not at all difficult e) Don't know 5) Maria Theresa is a veteran of the Army. "After being discharged from the Army I worked for IBM in the UK, Europe and the USA. I’ve now achieved my ultimate goal, which is working on the water teaching young people to sail." Do you think Maria Theresa has PTSD? Yes No 6) Chris is a veteran of the Army."I was young and I had never seen a dead body before or even attended a funeral." Do you think Chris has PTSD? Yes No 7) Vicki is a veteran of the Army."Joining the Army was the best thing I did and I have no regrets."Do you think Vicki has PTSD? Yes No 8) Glen is a veteran of the Army."I experienced a lot in the Army. I was nearly shot in Iraq but fortunately I had the body armour on and it saved me." Do you think Glen has PTSD? Yes No 9) Casper is a veteran of the Army.“I like to think that I’m someone who always leaves a good impression and works to a high standard.”Do you think Casper has PTSD? Yes No 10) Mark is a veteran of the Navy."It was difficult to work with people who didn’t have the same discipline that I learnt in the Navy."Do you think Mark has PTSD? Yes No 11) Jamie is a veteran of the Army.“I am so proud of having been in the military. You get to do so many amazing things which you wouldn’t get to do as a civilian. I served with some amazing soldiers"Do you think Jamie has PTSD? Yes No Time's up
