PTSD & Sleep Apnea: What To Know About Your Risk Factors And Your Insurance Coverage

The importance of mental health is relatively new to the world of medicine, because much of what we know about mental health didn’t come to light until the late 20th century. One of the biggest turning points in mental health history happened when Vietnam veterans returned home in 1975.
Seemingly innocent cap guns and fireworks became our hometown heroes’ triggers, involuntarily revealing unspeakable horrors to families, friends, and children. The development of PTSD had begun. Trauma survivors and allying support groups voiced their concerns until post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was officially recognized as a mental health condition five years later.
Over 40 years have passed since then. Wars have been fought in the Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Yet, mental health disorders like PTSD impact our physical health is still being explored; including how PTSD affects sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA.) As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month-a holiday where we may reflect on the sacrifices of our servicemen-today’s vlog takes a look at how PTSD and OSA are related.
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