Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying or traumatic event. It is not a unusual for veterans returning from war to experience this condition, whether the condition is brief, prolonged, or permanent. It is estimated that 11-20% of veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are suffering from PTSD. This panel discussion will approach the complex issue of PTSD from multiple perspectives. Panelists include: Kimberly Dozier, 2014-15 Omar N. Bradley Chair in Strategic Leadership; Wendy Moffat, professor, Dickinson College; Rebecca Porter, commander, Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic, Carlisle Barracks; and
David Wood, senior military correspondent for The Huffington Post

This event is sponsored by The Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues.