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Oakton Concert Turns the Spotlight on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Jason Moon, a veteran of the Iraq War, explores the serious condition of PTSD at a free performance, 4– 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 22, at Oakton Community College.

Nightmares.  Flashbacks. Difficulty sleeping. Feeling emotionally numb. These are just some of the symptoms that can significantly impair the life of those suffering from military posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Folk/rock singer-songwriter Jason Moon, a veteran of the Iraq War and a tireless advocate for veteran’s issues, explores this serious condition at a free performance, 4– 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 1, at Oakton Community College’s Studio One, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines.

Moon, who was recently featured on NPR, uses music and song to weave together an entertaining and educational investigation into the world of military PTSD. His performance both informs and offers advice on communicating with those suffering from this disease.

The Milwaukee resident is the founder of the nonprofit Warrior Songs, which offers hope and healing through the creative arts. After returning from Iraq in 2004, Moon began his own struggle with PTSD, almost losing his life to the ailment in 2008. Moon’s latest album, Trying to Find My Way Home, chronicles his struggle to reclaim himself after coming home from war.

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A reception with Moon follows the concert.

For more information, contact Mohamed Mehdi at mmehdi@oakton.edu.

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