Dr. Frank Ochberg talks about Sgt. Robert Bales and the nature of PTSD

Sgt. Robert Bales and the nature of PTSD
by Steve Edwards
Mar. 27, 2012

Some, including his lawyers, say Sgt. Robert Bales, the soldier accused of killing 16 people in Afghanistan, may have been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Others disagree.

Nevertheless, the incident, Bates' frequent tours of duty in Afghanistan and the growing violence in the country have put PTSD back in the spotlight. In fact, WBUR's On Point devoted an entire hour to the subject yesterday.

Of course, PTSD affects more than just soliders in war zones. It affects children and families living in such areas, victims of natural disasters, and some say, even affects the residents of some of Chicago's most violent neighborhoods.

Dr. Frank Ochberg was among the scientists who came to define PTSD during its earlier years.
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