The Unseen Origins of PTSD: A New Front in the War for Veterans' Mental Health The recent 60 Minutes report on using psychedelics to treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans has shed light on a crucial aspect of this complex issue: the often overlooked roots of trauma that precede military service.
The story of Michael Giardina, a Navy veteran who participated in a psychedelic retreat, illustrates the limitations of current understanding and the potential for a more holistic approach to healing.
Giardina's childhood was marked by his father's emotional abuse, which led him to turn to drugs at a young age.