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2023105 minPG-13documentary

Here. Is. Better.

2023105 minPG-13documentary

Four service men and women share their personal therapy sessions, revealing the effects of PTSD on their daily lives.

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Jack Youngelson

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Four service men and women share their personal therapy sessions, revealing the effects of PTSD on their daily lives.

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Four service members participate in therapy sessions, sharing their experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The film captures their candid discussions and the emotional challenges they face while addressing trauma. It examines how PTSD impacts their daily lives, moving beyond military contexts. "Here. Is. Better." runs for 105 minutes and was released in 2023, focusing on the human mind's response to trauma.

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