We sometimes think of our problems, concerns, and worries as uniquely our own, but often the issues and reactions they generate are shared by many of us.  The AnswerRing series of educational tools focuses on common problems among particular groups of people. By listing the problems along with common reactions, people within these groups – such as Combat Veterans, for example – can easily identify how they are feeling.

The fact that it is possible to succinctly describe a problem and the feelings it generates is the first clue that even if the problem is a nasty one, it is not uncommon. If it is not uncommon, then there must be other people dealing with it and talking about it, rather than letting it fester.
This is where the flip side of the AnswerRing comes in. After the problem and its exact situation have been described on the front, the back of the  AnswerRing offers a solution, whether it be a suggestion for specific action or encouragement for the particular situation.