The proportion of individuals truly suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder is 8%. However, 20% of the population is affected at various levels, depending on their experiences. If they receive proper support from their family and their workplace, and if they are allowed a period of readjustment, these individuals can be successful in returning to some normalcy.
However, those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder have been denied an honourable injury. Getting shot in the behind is considered an honourable injury, but not when the injury is between your ears. We are operating in an organization that has built its team spirit on honour, conviction and the gift of self. Individuals cannot accept suffering from this kind of injury. Many would prefer by far losing an arm rather than suffering from a psychological injury. When it's an arm, you can do something, get a prosthesis, but when it's a psychological injury, a noise, sound, or odour can completely destabilize that individual and even make them a danger to themselves.