The Science behind the comics
Data is essential to help guide us in making informed decisions on how to best support military
members, veterans and their families. The content of PTSD Hero comics is guided by cutting-edge
evidence-based research. Themes woven into the storylines are those which have arisen from scientific
exploration, reflecting best practices in the field of trauma, treatment, health and resilience.
Data is essential to help guide us in making informed decisions on how to best support military
members, veterans and their families. The content of PTSD Hero comics is guided by cutting-edge
evidence-based research. Themes woven into the storylines are those which have arisen from scientific
exploration, reflecting best practices in the field of trauma, treatment, health and resilience.
We have consulted and collaborated with experts around the world to ensure that we are reflecting the
latest in knowledge and expertise in this ever-changing field. New comic editions will focus on specific
subject matter, with specialized input to help in content development. Examples of specific subject
matter to be explored include the following:
latest in knowledge and expertise in this ever-changing field. New comic editions will focus on specific
subject matter, with specialized input to help in content development. Examples of specific subject
matter to be explored include the following:
- Emotional regulation, central nervous system activation and self-care strategies
- Special issues focusing on first responders
- Moral injury and recovery
- Impact of deployment and operational stress injuries on families
- Couples, intimacy and operational stress injuries
- Special issues faced by women in the military
- Impact of operational stress injuries on children
- Limb loss and recovery
- Concussion, traumatic brain injury and healing Non-deployment related operational stress injury
- Different types of operational stress injuries: PTSD, anxiety and depression
- Identity and transitioning from the military