Most people have at least heard of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, especially when we think about combat veterans or survivors of sexual assault. When we think about the symptoms of PTSD, a lot of
Read Full ArticleThe following excerpts were taken from a Dallas Morning News article entitled "Study of Vietnam vets finds those with worst PTSD improve little over the years" posted August 7, 2014: Most veterans who had persistent
Read Full ArticleIt is ironic that the 4th of July is celebrated by our nation with fireworks, but many soldiers who paid the price for the freedoms we enjoy suffer as a result of the explosions from fireworks and
Read Full ArticleThe New York Times printed an opinion article by Dillon Carroll May 21, 2014, with a historic illustration of what combat did to a veteran of the Civil War, especially in regard to the Evidence
Read Full ArticleVeterans may be interested in a new form of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. In an effort to create greater access to psychiatric help, the Department of Veterans Affairs just launched a new program that
Read Full ArticleThose concerned with veterans' affairs may take an interest in the issue of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who are getting swept up into the nation's legal system. Around 10 percent of individuals
Read Full ArticleAs many service members know, post-traumatic stress disorder is common among veterans of combat, but many who serve in the armed forces avoid speaking of their struggles with the condition. They fear that doing so
Read Full ArticleChildren who may be at risk for suffering post traumatic stress disorder can now be tested to see if they will be likely to experience this condition. According to one expert, the chief psychiatrist of
Read Full ArticleMilitary veterans in Nebraska and around the country may be interested in hearing that medical researchers have uncovered evidence that the body's own hormones may be the protection soldiers need to fight post-traumatic stress disorder.
Read Full ArticleThroughout the US, individuals have been raising awareness of PTSD and breaking the stigma surrounding it. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health problem that may develop after a person endures an extremely stressful situation
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