Veterans with PTSD might want to inform neighbors about fireworks, company says
Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who might be startled by Fourth of July fireworks should put signs in their front yards asking neighbors to be considerate, a fireworks distributor says. (Screengrab/shopmilitarywithptsd.ecwid.com)
Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who might be startled by Fourth of July fireworks should put signs in their front yards asking neighbors to be considerate, a fireworks distributor says.
“The startle of the unexpected fireworks booms can cause some veterans increased anxiety, which could be difficult and challenging to them,” says a news release from Ohio-based Phantom Fireworks that cites its consulting mental health counselor Chelsey Zodan.
The company says said signs are available here.
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