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3 Types of Uncontained Anger and What To Do About It

3 Types of Uncontained Anger and What To Do About It

March 18, 2018 by admin

Anger is one of the hardest emotions to come to terms with. It is an emotion that is, for the most part, rejected by society and instilled from very early on, to be avoided or suffer the consequences (rejection, being ‘frozen’ out or receive ... | Read More

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When Childhood Emotional Abuse Makes You Grow Up Feeling Invisible

When Childhood Emotional Abuse Makes You Grow Up Feeling Invisible

March 14, 2018 by admin

By Yujia Ding I was told by one of my parents that I need to take better care of my service dog, to treat him well. Better care? Treat him well? I like to think I take extremely well care of both my dogs, my service dog and my rescue pup. This ... | Read More

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4 Tips for Parenting While Struggling With PTSD

4 Tips for Parenting While Struggling With PTSD

March 2, 2018 by admin

By Christian Benedetto Jr. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not the fault of our children, but it’s important to talk about it with our kids. Just as you must live with it and deal with it, so must they. It makes sense to explain some ... | Read More

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6 Myths About PTSD We Need to Stop Believing

6 Myths About PTSD We Need to Stop Believing

March 1, 2018 by admin

  By Amy Morin Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common issues I encounter in my therapy practice. Whether it's an adult who narrowly survived a serious car accident, or a child who endured abuse, the consequences of ... | Read More

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What to Know About Relationships With Someone With PTSD

What to Know About Relationships With Someone With PTSD

February 28, 2018 by admin

By Kerry Keating Relationships can be challenging by themselves, but dating someone with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be even more taxing and sometimes quite confusing. I have been a nurse for 25 years and have had experiences dealing ... | Read More

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The ‘Scary’ Truth About Life After Trauma

The ‘Scary’ Truth About Life After Trauma

February 26, 2018 by admin

By Mary Fakhoury Where do I begin? Who do I turn to? Where do I look? What now? These are often questions that linger around trauma. You see, facing the world after trauma is pretty terrifying. It’s hard. It is so unbelievably hard. It’s scary ... | Read More

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5 Active Ways to Build Mental Strength

5 Active Ways to Build Mental Strength

February 22, 2018 by admin

By Amy Morin The ancient Greeks recognized the connection between the mind and the body. It's taken a long time for Western medicine to adopt this notion, yet science continues to prove—over and over again—that there's a strong link between our ... | Read More

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15 ‘Embarrassing’ Symptoms of Anxiety We Don’t Talk About

15 ‘Embarrassing’ Symptoms of Anxiety We Don’t Talk About

February 20, 2018 by admin

By Juliette Virzi When you live with a health condition, oftentimes there are some unwanted — or “embarrassing” — symptoms you have to learn to live with. This is something many people who live with anxiety are familiar with. Maybe you “flake ... | Read More

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Three Everyday Actions You Can Take to Alleviate Depression

Three Everyday Actions You Can Take to Alleviate Depression

February 12, 2018 by admin

By Alejandra Maria Just when we think life is going our own way — the sun is shining, the skies are blue and the birdsong reminds us it’s great to be alive — something happens and we are reminded that our happiness in life can be tenuous at best. ... | Read More

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6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal

6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal

February 8, 2018 by admin

by Mark Manson There’s no class in high school on how to not be a shitty boyfriend or girlfriend. Sure, they teach us the biology of sex, the legality of marriage, and maybe we read a few obscure love stories from the 19th century on how not to ... | Read More

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This Is What My Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Looks Like

This Is What My Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Looks Like

February 5, 2018 by admin

By Liz Zemlicka This is what my post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) looks like: It’s 4 a.m. I am still awake. My brain won’t shut off and my thoughts are racing so fast, I can’t catch them. I sit up on the edge of the bed and cry quietly so I ... | Read More

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Keeping the Conversation Alive

Keeping the Conversation Alive

January 10, 2018 by admin

DAV Magazine — January/February 2018 |  Steven Wilson and Mary Dever PTSDJournal partners with DAV to maintain focus on invisible wounds As a young Marine infantryman, Christian Benedetto Jr. Was awake for four consecutive days of combat ... | Read More

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Before Dating A Girl Who Experienced Domestic Violence, Know This

Before Dating A Girl Who Experienced Domestic Violence, Know This

January 3, 2018 by admin

A girl like this went through so much in her life and all the things that happened to her will always be a part of her. That means she needs a man who will be there for her. She needs someone who will fight for her and not with her. She needs a man ... | Read More

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The Many Faces of PTSD

The Many Faces of PTSD

December 14, 2017 by admin

PTSDJournal’s Invisible Wounds Conference included three panel discussions on various topics related to trauma and military adjustment to civilian life. Past National Commander of Disabled American Veterans Dave Riley and West New York ... | Read More

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A Survivor-Centric Definition of PTSD

A Survivor-Centric Definition of PTSD

December 13, 2017 by admin

By Boyd Patterson As a survivor, you well know the intense feelings associated with PTSD. They rise like tidal waves and crash into your day, washing away all self-control. In those moments of sudden crisis, helpful information about PTSD acts ... | Read More

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This Week at VA #14: Christian Benedetto – Marine Corps Veteran, PTSD Journal

This Week at VA #14: Christian Benedetto – Marine Corps Veteran, PTSD Journal

December 13, 2017 by admin

Episode 14 of the #VApodcast features Marine Veteran Christian Benedetto. Christian Benedetto was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in November 2013. In the nearly 25 years that have passed since his military service with the ... | Read More

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A Hero Among Us

A Hero Among Us

December 13, 2017 by admin

PTSDJournal Founder, Christian Benedetto, Jr., is named a Prudential Hero Among Us during a NJ Devils game on Military Appreciation Night at the Prudential Center. The National Anthem sung by United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer ... | Read More

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Veteran on PTSD awareness day: 5 ways I am misunderstood

Veteran on PTSD awareness day: 5 ways I am misunderstood

December 13, 2017 by admin

By Jessica Mazzola | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com  Follow on Twitter on June 27, 2015 at 2:16 PM, updated July 01, 2015 at 1:50 PM MAPLEWOOD -- Christian Benedetto didn't know he suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder when he first ... | Read More

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Conference Sheds Light on Ways to Cope With PTSD

Conference Sheds Light on Ways to Cope With PTSD

December 13, 2017 by admin

By ANG SANTOS • OCT 6, 2017 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is often associated with military personnel, first responders, and others whose livelihood puts them in dangerous situations.  A US Department of Veterans Affairs study shows one in two ... | Read More

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Facing the Demons

Facing the Demons

December 12, 2017 by admin

CHRISTIAN BENEDETTO JR. REPRESSED HIS PTSD UNTIL IT WAS ALMOST TOO LATE. NOW HE’S A RESOURCE AND ADVOCATE FOR OTHERS COPING WITH THE DISORDER. By Nick DiUlio Illustrations by Dung Hoang By almost every measure the party was a grand ... | Read More

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Courageous Thoughts

Courageous Thoughts

November 9, 2017 by admin

PTSDJournal's Invisible Wounds Conference held at Rutgers-Newark campus shed a light on Veterans dealing with trauma. Iraq veteran Chris Krieger and David Riley, past commander of the Disabled American Veterans, are two panelists who participated in ... | Read More

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Five Ways I Make My Life With PTSD a Little Easier

Five Ways I Make My Life With PTSD a Little Easier

October 23, 2017 by admin

There is no shame in struggling with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). If you’re currently experiencing PTSD symptoms or feel the weight of PTSD stigma, here are five tips that will hopefully make life a little easier: 1. Remind yourself that ... | Read More

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Seven Things I Didn’t Realize Would Affect My PTSD

Seven Things I Didn’t Realize Would Affect My PTSD

October 18, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. To those who don’t struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the following things may sound like common sense. But these are seven things I wish someone had told me, because I didn’t realize these things ... | Read More

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Seven Symptoms of PTSD You May Be All Too Familiar With

Seven Symptoms of PTSD You May Be All Too Familiar With

October 16, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. If you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), these may seem painfully familiar to you. If you don’t have PTSD, these may help you understand those of us who do live with it. 1. You may wake up tired every day — ... | Read More

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Invisible Wounds Conference

Invisible Wounds Conference

October 11, 2017 by admin

PTSDJournal held its first Invisible Wounds Conference on the campus of Rutgers-Newark in the Paul Robeson Center. The day-long discussion consisted of three 90-minute panels focused on Domestic Violence, Urban Impact and Military Adjustment. The ... | Read More

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10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone With PTSD

10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone With PTSD

October 5, 2017 by admin

I have heard some of the most offensive and awfully insensitive comments, questions and statements about my PTSD and PTSD in general. Here are just a few: 1. Can’t you just get over it?  No. We can’t just “get over it.” We can learn to deal ... | Read More

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25 Quotes to Help You Get Through Life With PTSD

25 Quotes to Help You Get Through Life With PTSD

October 3, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. Life can be hard and unfair; the sooner you realize and accept this fact, the easier it gets. So, here are a 25 quotes to assist you on your journey with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 1. “You are stronger than ... | Read More

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What ‘High-Functioning’ PTSD Looks Like

What ‘High-Functioning’ PTSD Looks Like

September 19, 2017 by admin

From the outside looking in, most people would never peg me as someone with a mental illness. I’ve run my own successful business for 13 years, have a big social media fan base, tons of great reviews, have been married to the same man who is my best ... | Read More

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Teen Suicide Rate Climbing

Teen Suicide Rate Climbing

September 14, 2017 by admin

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reported that the suicide rate among teenage boys and girls in the United States is climbing, according to Time. Researchers analyzed the suicide rate over the past 40 years and found an alarming ... | Read More

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Talking to Yourself Decreases Stress

Talking to Yourself Decreases Stress

August 30, 2017 by admin

There’s a stigma around talking out loud to yourself. Most people think this is a sign of craziness, when really, research found that it’s a good way to calm yourself down, the New York Post reports. Researchers from Michigan State University and ... | Read More

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12 Habits That Harm Your Mental Health

12 Habits That Harm Your Mental Health

August 30, 2017 by admin

Depression and unhappiness can develop from big events such as the loss of a loved one or a job, but small habits can impact daily mood and perpetuate depression, Time reports. Below are 12 habits that negatively impact your mental health and ... | Read More

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Your Instagram May Indicate Depression

Your Instagram May Indicate Depression

August 22, 2017 by admin

A new study finds that the picture-based social media app Instagram may help determine whether or not a user is depressed, USA Today reports. Professors from Harvard University and the University of Vermont teamed up to conduct this study. They ... | Read More

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More American Women with Depression are Smoking While Pregnant

More American Women with Depression are Smoking While Pregnant

August 22, 2017 by admin

A new study indicates that there is a rise in the amount of American women who suffer depression and smoke during pregnancy, US News reports. The researchers who conducted this study looked at data provided by pregnant women in an annual ... | Read More

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Seven Things You Might Not Know If You Don’t Have PTSD

Seven Things You Might Not Know If You Don’t Have PTSD

August 21, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. If you don’t live with post-traumatic stress disorder or have never experienced panic attacks, here are some things you might not know — but I’d like you to: 1. Everything matters, no matter how small. A trigger is ... | Read More

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VA Confirms: Veteran PTSD Disability Claims Tripled in Decade

VA Confirms: Veteran PTSD Disability Claims Tripled in Decade

August 15, 2017 by admin

According to Veterans Affairs, there has been a sharp increase in the amount of veterans receiving disability payouts due to post-traumatic stress disorder over the last ten years, Navy Times reports. The VA reported that in 2008, there were ... | Read More

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App Aims to Eradicate Veteran Suicide

App Aims to Eradicate Veteran Suicide

August 15, 2017 by admin

A new app will connect veterans with other veterans to talk through trauma, Mashable reports. Many veterans experience trauma in combat, which can lead to mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain ... | Read More

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15 Habits of People With Concealed Depression

15 Habits of People With Concealed Depression

August 9, 2017 by admin

Depression is a very serious mental illness that often goes unnoticed for years. People with concealed depression are battling demons within themselves all on their own. They are not sharing their struggles and do not want to burden those around ... | Read More

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Ten Questions With… Cristina Fernandez

Ten Questions With… Cristina Fernandez

August 3, 2017 by admin

The psychiatric epidemiologist at Harvard University holds academic appointments at the Miami VA healthcare system, the University of Miami School of Medicine, and serves on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Traumatic Stress. What ... | Read More

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Different Philosophy, Different Result

Different Philosophy, Different Result

August 2, 2017 by admin

Vietnam veterans of the Vietnam War have not experienced the same level of PTSD as American soldiers. Could each country’s culture explain the difference? By Dr. Edward Tick Jim did not want to go to war.  But in 1968, like several million ... | Read More

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Wise Investments

Wise Investments

August 1, 2017 by admin

At Prudential, Hiring Veterans Is Like Good Insurance. They’re Reliable And Worth Every Penny. By Wayne Rose Vivienne Nguyen earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California-Berkley. She then went on to get a law degree from Hofstra ... | Read More

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A Compassionate Warrior

A Compassionate Warrior

July 31, 2017 by admin

Find Healing in Yoga By  Tresca Weinstein J.L. Pizarro wears a silver bracelet with the engraving “Doc, Thank You.” It was given to him by several of the countless soldiers whose lives he saved during his deployment as a combat medic  during ... | Read More

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War Cry

War Cry

July 28, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. We painted our faces We cut off our hair We lived like a noble nomad tribe We hunted in packs We took care of each other We traveled light We ate what we could We called each other Brother We prayed each ... | Read More

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Generosity Makes You Happier

Generosity Makes You Happier

July 18, 2017 by admin

According to a new study, being generous to others is more likely to make you feel better longer than spending money on yourself, Metro reports. Researchers at the University of Zurich conducted a small study with 50 participants to examine how ... | Read More

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11 Simple Habits Worsening Your Anxiety

11 Simple Habits Worsening Your Anxiety

July 18, 2017 by admin

Just as certain habits and lifestyle changes can help manage anxiety, some can worsen it as well, Bustle reports. Below are 11 simple, everyday behaviors that may be enhancing your anxiety. Not leaving the house Sometimes a lazy day inside ... | Read More

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Study Shows PTSD May Physically Alter Brain

Study Shows PTSD May Physically Alter Brain

July 18, 2017 by admin

A new study at the University of California San Diego Health shows post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have a physical, not just psychological, effect on the brain, Huffington Post reports. PTSD is a mental health disorder most commonly ... | Read More

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Six Misconceptions About Living With PTSD

Six Misconceptions About Living With PTSD

July 5, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. These are six misconceptions about living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): 1. All wounds are visible. It sounds so simple, we have all heard it over and over again, but people don’t seem to get it. ... | Read More

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Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation

June 27, 2017 by admin

What is it and Does it Help? Finding Support is Key to Battling PTSD By Sharon Picone Origin: What is Mindfulness Meditation? It’s interesting that the Sanskrit word for mindfulness is dharma, which means “lawfulness” (as in the law of ... | Read More

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Listening Medicine

Listening Medicine

June 27, 2017 by admin

After Being Arrested And Considered A Potential Terrorist, Affraz Mohammed’s Life Fell Apart. To Put Things Back Together, All He Needed Was For Someone To Listen. By Christine Graf In August 2002, Affraz Mohammed was a 26-year-old corporal ... | Read More

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Rafting a River of Healing

Rafting a River of Healing

June 21, 2017 by admin

Hiking, swimming and rafting. Sounds like fun, right? For these veterans it's a therapeutic blend to recovery. By  Christine Graf When Margery Hermann saw the “disgraceful” way Vietnam veterans were treated upon returning home from war, she ... | Read More

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Fallujah: An Opera That Tells a Story About the War in Iraq

Fallujah: An Opera That Tells a Story About the War in Iraq

June 21, 2017 by admin

Through the powerful tenor of voices, this performance is one to hear about life after war. By  Evan Bleier When life hands you lemons, they’ll tell you, you’re supposed to make lemonade. Since life kept the lemons and instead gave Sgt. ... | Read More

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Healing a Memory

Healing a Memory

June 21, 2017 by admin

A Teenager Survives A Tragic Car Crash, Then Uses Her Life To Help Others Avoid “Distracted” Driving. By  Christine Simoes Twenty-one-year-old Bailey Wind has spent the last four years learning to live what she calls her “new normal.” She was ... | Read More

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New York Senate Votes Yes for Medical Marijuana as PTSD Treatment

New York Senate Votes Yes for Medical Marijuana as PTSD Treatment

June 21, 2017 by admin

New York took a major step towards legalizing medical marijuana as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), New York Daily News reports. On Tuesday, the New York state Senate, which is controlled by a Republican majority, passed a ... | Read More

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13 Tips to Manage Social Anxiety

13 Tips to Manage Social Anxiety

June 21, 2017 by admin

Social anxiety is a type of anxiety that causes people who suffer from it to struggle in social settings. While social interaction is important for mental well-being, it can be a source of stress for people with social anxiety disorder. Bustle ... | Read More

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10 Natural Ways to Relieve Anxiety Symptoms

10 Natural Ways to Relieve Anxiety Symptoms

June 20, 2017 by admin

Anxiety can cause a variety of hardships and discomfort for the millions of people who suffer from it, but there are ways to treat it, including natural remedies, Reader’s Digest reports. Below are ten ways to naturally alleviate your anxiety ... | Read More

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Changing the Narrative

Changing the Narrative

June 16, 2017 by admin

A Former Marine’s Dream Is To Show A Wounded Soul Can Be Healed By Lindsey Henry Brett Smith is a Marine, retired police officer, and currently an actor. His latest profession drives him to highlight his first one in a positive ... | Read More

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Beautiful Soldier

Beautiful Soldier

June 16, 2017 by admin

As Miss USA, Deshauna Barber Used Her Beauty And Strength To Support Veterans. By Connie Aitcheson Most beauty contestants struggle during the interview portion of the contest, especially one as big as Miss USA. Not Deshauna Barber. When ... | Read More

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If They Gave Merit Badges for PTSD – These Seven Would Be Amongst the Most Coveted

If They Gave Merit Badges for PTSD – These Seven Would Be Amongst the Most Coveted

June 15, 2017 by admin

By Christian Benedetto, Jr. Much like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, where you earn badges, it would be interesting if we did the same for those of us with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I know I would have a few hundred badges by now, but ... | Read More

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Three Ways PTSD Has Made My Life Difficult

Three Ways PTSD Has Made My Life Difficult

June 15, 2017 by admin

By Christian Benedetto, Jr. My post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) requires so much energy and planning to manage on a daily basis. But who am I kidding? It’s often hourly and sometimes minute by minute. For me, it’s basically a full-time job with ... | Read More

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The Positive Impact of Plus-Size Models

The Positive Impact of Plus-Size Models

June 14, 2017 by admin

Media representation affects the self-esteem and overall mental health of consumers. New research confirms that plus-size models are better for our mental health than thinner models, Huffington Post reports. Researchers from Florida State ... | Read More

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Army Studying Single Injection as PTSD Treatment

Army Studying Single Injection as PTSD Treatment

June 13, 2017 by admin

The U.S. Army recently approved a study on the effectiveness of an anesthetic shot as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, Fox News reports. This anesthetic injection is known as stellate ganglion blocks and has been used to help ... | Read More

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Instagram Most Unhealthy for Young People

Instagram Most Unhealthy for Young People

June 13, 2017 by admin

Instagram is the worst social media app for young people’s mental health, CNN reports. The study, conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health in the United Kingdom, sought to discover how social media platforms affect young people, their ... | Read More

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Ecstasy Moves Closer to Approval as a PTSD Treatment

Ecstasy Moves Closer to Approval as a PTSD Treatment

May 10, 2017 by admin

MDMA – more commonly known by its party-name ecstasy – is continuing to demonstrate serious potential as a possible form of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to Fortune. The illicit substance was approved for Phase 3 ... | Read More

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Emma Stone Opens Up About Having and Managing Anxiety

Emma Stone Opens Up About Having and Managing Anxiety

May 10, 2017 by admin

Oscar-winning actress Emma Stones joins the ranks of celebrities opening up about their mental health struggles by discussing her anxiety, Huffington Post reports. Stone paired up with the Child Mind Institute in a new video where she discusses ... | Read More

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10 Numbers to Know About Mental Health

10 Numbers to Know About Mental Health

May 10, 2017 by admin

Mental health affects many people across the globe, but the stigma against struggling with mental health issues and seeking help to manage it remains. Since May in Mental Health Awareness month, Huffington Post explored important numbers to know ... | Read More

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Stop the Toxic Relationship Cycle

Stop the Toxic Relationship Cycle

May 2, 2017 by admin

Bad boys wreak havoc on our lives, our bodies and our brains. The reasons we love bad boys, toxic people and emotionally unavailable partners are not just emotional and psychological – they are downright biochemical. The truth of the matter is, our ... | Read More

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May People With Anxiety Have Hidden Powers?

May People With Anxiety Have Hidden Powers?

May 2, 2017 by admin

Anxiety has been widely regarded as a very negative condition that tends to ruin people’s everyday simple pleasures and renders them incapable of facing new challenges. In short, anxiety is commonly associated with being a purely negative ... | Read More

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Seven Foods to Combat Mood Swings

Seven Foods to Combat Mood Swings

April 24, 2017 by admin

Our food choices do not just affect our physical health – they affect our mental health as well. Certain foods can give us more energy, elevate our moods, and improve our mental focus. Smart Cooky from NDTV discusses seven foods that help manage ... | Read More

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10 Signs of Depression

10 Signs of Depression

April 24, 2017 by admin

Depression affections roughly 20 million people in the United States, but early signs and symptoms vary for each person. Everyday Health discusses 10 signs to keep on your radar. Fatigue or Lack of Energy Everyone feels tired or lethargic ... | Read More

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Botox: The Next Frontier of Depression Treatment?

Botox: The Next Frontier of Depression Treatment?

April 24, 2017 by admin

Doctors are exploring Botox as the next frontier of depression and possibly social anxiety treatment, CBS News reports. There are a variety of methods that can help manage depression and anxiety treatment. Certain lifestyle habits, meditation, ... | Read More

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Steph Curry Promotes Mental Wellness in Kaiser Permanente Ad

Steph Curry Promotes Mental Wellness in Kaiser Permanente Ad

April 17, 2017 by admin

In recent years, we have seen more and more celebrities opening a national dialogue on mental health, some even discussing their own struggles. NBA star Steph Curry joins the league of celebrities involved in the mental health conversation through a ... | Read More

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People with Migraines More Likely to Experience Anxiety

People with Migraines More Likely to Experience Anxiety

April 17, 2017 by admin

Migraines plague many people with debilitating pain and now new research suggests that these pulsating headaches are also linked to anxiety, Teen Vogue reports. Research from the University of Toronto recently found that people who suffer from ... | Read More

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You’re Worsening Your Anxiety with These 13 Habits

You’re Worsening Your Anxiety with These 13 Habits

April 17, 2017 by admin

Just as your lifestyle choices can help you manage your anxiety, some choices and bad habits can also contribute to and worsen your anxiety. Cheat Sheet discusses 13 habits that are intensifying your anxiety. Skipping meals Blood sugar levels ... | Read More

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Depression: Most Common Health Issue Worldwide

Depression: Most Common Health Issue Worldwide

April 11, 2017 by admin

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is now the most common cause of disability and other health issues throughout the globe, Self reports. From 2005 to 2015, depression rose more than 18 percent, the organization said in a ... | Read More

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Nine Ways to Recover from a Bad Night’s Sleep

Nine Ways to Recover from a Bad Night’s Sleep

April 11, 2017 by admin

Sleep is critical to overall health, but some night’s we just can’t get enough sleep or can’t get good sleep. When that happens, use these nine tips from Huffington Post to help yourself recover from a bad night’s sleep. Eat as soon as you wake ... | Read More

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Power Naps Make You Happier

Power Naps Make You Happier

April 11, 2017 by admin

New research shows that napping is linked to higher levels of happiness, The British Journal reports. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Hertfordshire. These researchers studied more than 1,000 participants, who rated ... | Read More

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Nine Signs of Sleep Deprivation

Nine Signs of Sleep Deprivation

March 31, 2017 by admin

Quality sleep is critical to our overall health so it is important to be aware of our sleep patterns and to note when we are consistently not getting enough sleep. NDTV reports on eight signs of sleep deprivation to help readers understand the ... | Read More

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Eight Common Google Searches About Anxiety and Their Answers

Eight Common Google Searches About Anxiety and Their Answers

March 31, 2017 by admin

Anxiety disorders affect millions of Americans each year, and stress affects all of us. Nowadays, people turn to Google when they have questions so Medical Daily found the eight most popular Google searches regarding stress and anxiety. These ... | Read More

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7 Little-Known Signs of Anxiety

7 Little-Known Signs of Anxiety

March 31, 2017 by admin

Anyone who suffers from anxiety knows it’s important to try to catch an attack before it gets too intense. Romper discusses seven lesser-known signs of an anxiety or panic attack. Well-known anxiety attack symptoms include increased heart rate, ... | Read More

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We’re Partnering With The Mighty!

We’re Partnering With The Mighty!

March 31, 2017 by admin

PTSD | The Mighty Partnership | PTSDJournal We're thrilled to announce a new partnership that will bring our resources in front of The Mighty's wide-reaching readership. We will now have our own growing home page on The Mighty and appear on many ... | Read More

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Teens, Knowledge is Power: 5 Things to Know About Depression

Teens, Knowledge is Power: 5 Things to Know About Depression

March 15, 2017 by admin

Being a teenager is difficult, and it’s getting harder as the world becomes more complex, Huffington Post reports. Because of this, it’s important for teens and their parents to know about teen depression, anxiety disorders, and overall mental ... | Read More

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Chrissy Teigen Opens Up About Postpartum Depression

Chrissy Teigen Opens Up About Postpartum Depression

March 15, 2017 by admin

Earlier this month, Sports Illustrated model Chrissy Teigen wrote an essay about her experience with post-partum depression, Huffington Post reports. The essay appears in this month’s edition of women’s magazine Glamour, which has Teigen on its ... | Read More

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Anxiety and Depression Cause Post-Operation Complications

Anxiety and Depression Cause Post-Operation Complications

March 15, 2017 by admin

New research finds that people with anxiety and depression have a harder time healing after surgery, Forbes reports. The study, published in the British Journal of Surgery, observed roughly 177,000 patients undergoing at least one of the following ... | Read More

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Age Changes How Depression Looks

Age Changes How Depression Looks

February 27, 2017 by admin

Depression manifests differently depending on a person’s age, Huffington Post reports. Signs of depressions – a mental health condition that affects about 350 million people – are not the same for each age demographic. How depression looks at ... | Read More

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Improve Your Mood with Food

Improve Your Mood with Food

February 27, 2017 by admin

Our diet affects our mental and physical health, as well as our overall mood and happiness, Care2.com reports. Below are eight ways to improve your mood through your diet. Don’t skip meals Eating keeps our blood sugar levels up, which is an ... | Read More

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Seven Interesting Physical Effects of Anxiety

Seven Interesting Physical Effects of Anxiety

February 27, 2017 by admin

Millions of people in the United States have an anxiety disorder and share common symptoms. Some symptoms, however, are not as easy to identify as effects of anxiety. Paste Magazine discusses seven lesser-known, interesting ways anxiety can affect ... | Read More

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Happiness Chemical Linked to Social Bonding

Happiness Chemical Linked to Social Bonding

February 21, 2017 by admin

New research shows that the brain chemical dopamine, which is linked to happiness, is directly related to social bonding, Hindustan Times reports. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that affects a variety of functions within the body. There are ... | Read More

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New Dads Experience Depression, Too

New Dads Experience Depression, Too

February 21, 2017 by admin

A new study indicates that expectant and new dads also experience depression, not just moms-to-be, WebMD reports. The study, conducted by researchers in New Zealand, suggests that depression surrounding pregnancy is not uncommon in men, but that ... | Read More

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PTSD Journal Founder Spearheads Donation Drive with Bridges for Local Homeless Community

PTSD Journal Founder Spearheads Donation Drive with Bridges for Local Homeless Community

February 21, 2017 by admin

By Amy Glenn Christian Benedetto, Jr. is a community man. Whether the community is family, Marines, the military writ large, fellow PTSD sufferers, or his home state of New Jersey, Benedetto is a committed, creative, and steadfast ... | Read More

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Five Ways to Choose Happiness

Five Ways to Choose Happiness

February 15, 2017 by admin

We have more control of our lives than we realize – so much so that we can consciously choose happiness. Entrepreneur discusses five ways to do just that. Watch the way you think Our thoughts breed our feelings, which breed our habits. If we ... | Read More

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16 Ways to Manage Your Anxiety

16 Ways to Manage Your Anxiety

February 15, 2017 by admin

Anxiety affects millions of people and can be crippling to some, so Buzzfeed Health spoke to therapists about how to manage the disorder. Understand anxiety There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about anxiety – even people with ... | Read More

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Far-reaching Study Focuses on Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury

Far-reaching Study Focuses on Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury

February 15, 2017 by admin

Research indicates that a significant percentage of veterans who fought in the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), some with lasting effects, Washington Top News reports. According to a federal study from the ... | Read More

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Trial Studying Marijuana as PTSD Treatment Underway

Trial Studying Marijuana as PTSD Treatment Underway

February 9, 2017 by admin

The clinical trial studying marijuana as an effective post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment method began on Monday, Army Times reports. According to a press release from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, the ... | Read More

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Anxiety is not Nervousness

Anxiety is not Nervousness

February 9, 2017 by admin

There are many misconceptions about mental health disorders, but one of the most common is the incorrect idea that anxiety is just nervousness. Bustle explains six ways having anxiety is acutely different than feeling nervous. Licensed ... | Read More

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15 Strategies to Reduce Stress Quickly

15 Strategies to Reduce Stress Quickly

February 9, 2017 by admin

It is crucial to our mental health, decision-making processes, and life to find ways to manage and reduce stress, Reader’s Digest reports. Below are 15 ways to reduce your stress in five seconds. Take a deep breath Stress often affects our ... | Read More

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The Habits of Optimism

The Habits of Optimism

January 31, 2017 by admin

Maintaining a positive attitude and optimistic outlook takes effort, but it is helpful for your mental health, Bustle discusses. Below are 11 healthy habits optimistic people have that could help you improve your overall happiness. They ... | Read More

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Wildlife Rangers Experience Trauma While Protecting Animals from Poaching

Wildlife Rangers Experience Trauma While Protecting Animals from Poaching

January 31, 2017 by admin

Wildlife rangers working to save animals from poachers are experiencing psychological trauma, Scientific American reports in its February 2017 issue. Throughout the African continent, poachers are targeting animals in order to participate in ... | Read More

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Business Leaders: Practice Mindfulness to Improve How You React

Business Leaders: Practice Mindfulness to Improve How You React

January 31, 2017 by admin

­ Practicing mindfulness can help people become more proactive and less reactive, which is particularly helpful as a leader, Better Works reports. Mindfulness has proven to be a successful way for business leaders to improve how they ... | Read More

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Varying Types of Depression

Varying Types of Depression

January 25, 2017 by admin

Depression is often lumped into a one-sum category, but there are actually different types of the mental health disorder, Harvard Health explains. Six common types are discussed below. Major depression This is the type of depression most people ... | Read More

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Women More Likely to Develop PTSD and Experience It Differently Than Men

Women More Likely to Develop PTSD and Experience It Differently Than Men

January 25, 2017 by admin

It is important to understand how women experience and respond to trauma since they are now serving in combat roles, especially in regards to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Military.com reports. Women are very likely to experience trauma in ... | Read More

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10 Surprising Facts About PTSD

10 Surprising Facts About PTSD

January 24, 2017 by admin

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an often-stigmatized and misunderstood mental health disorder that affects millions of American who have experienced trauma. Cheat Sheet explores ten little-known facts about the disorder. Symptoms can ... | Read More

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