FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –
A stalwart crew of Vietnam veterans has
released a new music single, titled, “PTSD, the Enemy.” The group
has been financially supporting veterans who are afflicted with PTSD
for more than 30 years. The group, whose website is the same as the
title of the song (link provided below) uses a portion of the
proceeds to provide direct economic assistance to veterans in need.
“Your support will enable us to
continue to offer assistance to veterans awaiting the outcome of
their disability claims,” the group's official website states. “We
will offer direct financial support to veterans through local
charities to help with food needs, utility bills, housing,
transportation etc. We will contribute to local soup kitchens and
food banks that distribute to veterans in need.”
VeteransandPTSD.com reports that of the
2.3 million veterans of the USA's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, at
least 20% of them have PTSD. Of these, approximately 50% will seek
treatment, but only one fifth will receive what a recent RAND study
termed “minimally adequate treatment.” “PTSD the Enemy,” and
the group of military veterans who made the song possible, exist to
bring aide to these hundreds of thousands of men and women waiting to
hear from government agencies regarding their disability status.
“Too many veterans wait too long for
a decision, and this has never been acceptable,” said VA Secretary
Eric Shinseki, speaking of the lengthy process to approve a medical
claim for PTSD. “That is why we are implementing an aggressive plan
to eliminate the backlog in 2015.
However, 2015 remains a long way off.
“PTSD, the Enemy” is a sure way to deliver help where it is
needed most. Many of the 8.2 million Vietnam-era veterans with PTSD
still need assistance even now.
The single itself is modern and
stylish, with a style not unlike a contemporary Tracy Chapman's. Its
lyrics are clearly and compassionately written through the voice of
experience.
Charity group spokesman L. Gatel
writes, “The song attempts to convey the hurt and pain associated
with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our hope is that this
song will help to make more people aware of this condition and the
devastating affect that it has had on our veterans. Support active
duty military men and women, and honour our Veterans.”
“PTSD, the Enemy” is available
online worldwide.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
MondoTunes
ARTIST CONTACT INFO:
Twitter -
@ptsdtheenemy
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