My battle with PTSD and keeping hope with Vietnam Veteran and author Dave Morgan

Get Real: Talking mental health & disability

NOTE: This episode contains discussion of trauma, suicide and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.
Dave Morgan a Vietnam Veteran who has written a book called The Invisible Trauma: Coping with PTSD.
We know from some of the conversations we’ve had on this podcast that serving and veteran military members are particularly vulnerable to trauma.
The Invisible Trauma is Dave’s journey and details the various treatments and studies that he’s been a part of in a quest to find what works for him so he can help others.

The book also includes the living experience of others with Trauma and also the ripple effect on his family with Dave’s wife Debbie and children detailing their perspectives.

It’s a book for all those suffering similarly, not solely defence veterans.
If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• 13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

MORE SUPPORT

• OPEN ARMS counselling and support for veterans and families 1800 011 046
• LEGACY supporting families of veterans
• MATES4MATES support for veterans, current-serving members and families

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