PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIME

Psychology and crime

Psychology and crime

Any person who has served in armed force like army, marines, air force or coast guard is called a veteran. Even those are veteran who have worked in public health service commission corps. Many researches show that many veterans have problems like mental health problems and involvement in criminal justice system. These are not common in people other than veterans. To get a better grip of their problems it is vital to look at their armed forces experiences as well.

Many health disorders like depression and misuse of alcohol are very common in veterans. Studies show that a lot of armed forced veterans have mental disorders but very few suffer from PTSD. The most affected are those who left the service early. It is shown in studies that about 4% have PTSD, 20% have depression and 13% do alcohol abuse. A survey was conducted and it showed that 4% people in prison are generally those who had worked in army before. Estimation shows that 4 of every 1000 veterans are in prison.

Signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

The post traumatic stress disorders can be visible at times too quickly, slowly or at times come and go over the period of time. At times it happens that the symptoms appear out of nowhere leaving the victim and worried too. It also happens that something triggers the PTSD too. It happens when we see or remember some images, noise or smell or certain word associated with the original event too.

Although the symptoms vary in people but the basic types of symptoms are as follow

Re-experiencing the traumatic event

Avoiding reminders of the trauma

Increased anxiety and emotional arousal

Awareness

The PTSD substantial impact makes greater understanding of this disorder of utmost necessity on the lives of veterans bothered by it. With the help of PTSD knowledge, the veterans who have returned can get early treatment and diagnosis. This way they will be able to live their life happily and improve their quality of their life. It is a fact that PTSD does not go away quickly and many of veterans agreed to us in this regard. On the other hand, the victims can improved their lifestyle and reduce the chances of isolations, depression, drug abuse and other problems associated with PTSD. (Webber 2009, 98)

Extremely debilitating can be Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Anyone can be affected PTSD although generally it is associated with war veterans. Any person who has experience of scary event and suffering and which left a mark on the victim mind and life can be victim of PTSD. Violent personal assaults, natural disasters or man-made accidents or military action are few kind of traumatic event which can cause PTSD

This disease can be developed in people who have experienced a mid air collision and endured a threatening phase of life. The people who are under risk of this disease include victims of rape, sexual abuse, Military troops who served in Vietnam and in the Gulf War, the survivors of an ...