Background information
When analyzing the article “My Best Friend Died by Suicide. I Wish I Had Seen the Warning Signs” by Daniel Magruder, it is helpful to have some understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the US healthcare system.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition which is generally triggered by a traumatic event, which is either experienced directly or witnessed. It is common for military personnel to suffer from PTSD as a result of war trauma.
The most common symptoms of PTSD include emotional distress, nightmares, negative thoughts about oneself or the world, detachment from family and friends, the refusal to talk about feelings, and pessimism regarding the future. Some of these symptoms are a...
