By Adedeji Oluwakorede
In light of the recent celebration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, it is paramount that we celebrate the dead, especially these great martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sovereignty of this great nation.
We owe it to them to always remember them in our prayers and support their families. It is rather hypocritical if we remember only these heroes and forget the living ones who are still giving their time and lives in the service of this country.
The lives of these soldiers are not easy, especially those in the North-East fighting against the insurgency. Recurrent combat exposure takes a toll on the mental health of many.
Combat exposure is one of the most common events that lead to the development of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
PTSD is an abnormal condition characterized by people who fail to recover from terrifying or shocking events. Unlike naturally recovering after scary situations, patients with PTSD still suffer from such…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
