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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

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, stress, suicide

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

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, bullying, depression, exercise, habits, happiness, list, mental health, PTSD, relationships, stress, treatment

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

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, PTSD, research, social media, stress, study

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

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, prevention, PTSD, research, resources, stress, study

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

Filed Under: Christian's Notebook Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, military, prevention, PTSD, resources, servicemen, symptoms, tips, veterans

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

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, health, help, mental health, military, navy, psychological damage, PTSD, research, resources, servicemen, study, veterans

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

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, health, help, mental health, military, prevention, PTSD, recovery, resources, servicemen, suicide, therapy, Trauma, treatment, veterans

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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Civilian Support

Civilian Support

August 9, 2016 by admin

A Brown University study indicates more resources need to be devoted to alleviating PTSD’s impact on civilians. By Brandon Lilly Getting proper care and services for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is hard enough if you are a military veteran.  ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts, Resources Tagged With: awareness, civilians, help, PTSD, recovery, research, resources, study

10 Questions with… Judy Diethelm

10 Questions with… Judy Diethelm

August 9, 2016 by admin

The executive producer of the documentary Iron Will; Veterans Battle With PTSD, which will be released this fall, talks about the film that portrays soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD JOURNAL: What sparked your interest ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts, Resources Tagged With: awareness, cause, health, help, mental health, PTSD, resources

The Joy Thief

The Joy Thief

August 9, 2016 by admin

Reclaiming happiness in the midst of anxiety By Dr. Marisa Tomasic Anyone who has ever suffered from anxiety, can undeniably relate that it takes away from the ability to experience the joyful moments of daily living. While the majority of ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts, Resources Tagged With: anxiety, help, psychotherapy, PTSD, therapy, treatment

Acting in Good Faith

Acting in Good Faith

July 21, 2016 by admin

By David Lemont It’s 7:30 in the morning in Los Angeles and Gary Sinise is up in his home office on the phone. He’s not talking to a director or studio head about potential scripts or movie opportunities. He’s speaking with a reporter, explaining ... | Read More

Filed Under: Features, Posts Tagged With: awareness, first responders, help, military, PTSD, veterans

Tips for Parents with PTSD

Tips for Parents with PTSD

June 27, 2016 by admin

Children with a parent battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often adversely affected by the strain, Military Times discusses. Common signs that a child is struggling with their parent’s PTSD are uncharacteristic sadness and anger, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, childhood trauma, help, mindfulness, prevention, PTSD, tips

Identifying Depression: Eight Red Flags

Identifying Depression: Eight Red Flags

June 14, 2016 by admin

My Valley News discusses eight warning signs to help identify depression, one of the most common mental health conditions. If you notice the following consistent signs and behaviors in a loved one, he or she may be developing or have ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, depression, help, mental health, mindfulness, PTSD

The Increased Likelihood of Anxiety in Women

The Increased Likelihood of Anxiety in Women

June 14, 2016 by admin

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge found that women are almost twice as likely as men to suffer anxiety, Business Insider reports. The research team reviewed studies on the demographics of people with anxiety ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, mental health, PTSD, research, study

Treating PTSD with Acupuncture

Treating PTSD with Acupuncture

June 14, 2016 by admin

A recent study suggests that acupuncture may be a promising alternative treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, Dr. Rachum discusses in his WordPress blog. PTSD is a physiological disorder characterized by symptoms such as ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: PTSD, recovery, research, servicemen, therapy, treatment, veterans

Team USX Successfully Summits Everest for PTSD Awareness

Team USX Successfully Summits Everest for PTSD Awareness

May 31, 2016 by admin

KKTV reports that the team of veterans determined to summit Mount Everest to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) successfully completed its mission. Team USX was formed by U.S. Expeditions and Explorations – a non-profit ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, PTSD, servicemen, support, veterans

Survey Says Mental Health Tops Veterans’ Concerns

Survey Says Mental Health Tops Veterans’ Concerns

May 31, 2016 by admin

Mental health support is at the top of many veterans’ priority list as suicide continues to be a serious issue in the veteran community, Clarksville Now reports. The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) distributed a survey to 3,000 ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, depression, mental health, military, PTSD, servicemen, suicide, veterans

Seven Apps to Relieve Stress

Seven Apps to Relieve Stress

May 31, 2016 by admin

A Huffington Post article explores seven Smartphone applications to aid stress relief. If you are looking for tools to help you live a calmer, more mindful, and less stressful life, one or more of these apps may be for you. 1. Worry Box-Anxiety ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, PTSD, relief, stress, therapy, treatment

Combating a Lack of Motivation When Depressed

Combating a Lack of Motivation When Depressed

May 23, 2016 by admin

A Healthy Place article discusses how to combat the often-debilitating lack of motivation that comes with depression and other mental illnesses. A lack of motivation makes it difficult to complete tasks or carry out plans, including the simplest ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: depression, health, mental health, motivation, PTSD, therapy, treatment

Five Reasons to Give Therapy a Chance

Five Reasons to Give Therapy a Chance

May 23, 2016 by admin

In an Elite Daily article, a therapist discusses her unique perspective as a therapist who goes to therapy, and provides five reasons on why everyone could benefit from counseling. 1. Your relationship with your therapist is unique. Although ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, help, mental health, mindfulness, motivation, PTSD, therapist, therapy, treatment

“The Face of PTSD” Documentary Challenges PTSD Stigma

“The Face of PTSD” Documentary Challenges PTSD Stigma

May 23, 2016 by admin

A new documentary project challenges the stereotypes associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by highlighting veterans who live successful lives after combat, the Military Times reports. Director Derek Brown led “The Face of PTSD” ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, mental health, PTSD, recovery, research, stigma, treatment

Explaining Anxiety to People Who Don’t Have It

Explaining Anxiety to People Who Don’t Have It

May 16, 2016 by admin

A Bustle aritcle explores the difficulties of explaining anxiety to people who do not suffer from the disorder, and provides helpful ways to handle the challenge. Anxiety disorders include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), general anxiety ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, education, mental health, OCD, PTSD

Exercise May Help Treat Anxiety and Depression

Exercise May Help Treat Anxiety and Depression

May 16, 2016 by admin

Researchers from the University of California at Davis Medical Center report that exercise can help combat depression and anxiety, a Washington Post article indicates. According to the study, exercising increases glutamate and GABA. People with ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, exercise, health, mental health, PTSD, recovery, therapy, treatment

Shelter Dogs Trained to Help Vets with PTSD

Shelter Dogs Trained to Help Vets with PTSD

May 9, 2016 by admin

Rescue dogs are being trained to help veterans cope with struggles such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, anxiety, and depression, a Yahoo News article reports. Animal trainer Clarissa Black decided to train shelter ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: animals, dogs, military, PTSD, recovery, servicemen, therapy, Trauma, treatment, veterans

Veterans Work with Horses to Treat PTSD

Veterans Work with Horses to Treat PTSD

May 3, 2016 by admin

13 News Now reports that a program partnering combat veterans with horses is helping treat their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. “Equine Therapy” is a program based in Hampton, Virginia that works with veterans battling PTSD. Up to ... | Read More

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: PTSD, recovery, research, therapy, Trauma, treatment

Study to Explore Medical Marijuana as PTSD Treatment

Study to Explore Medical Marijuana as PTSD Treatment

May 3, 2016 by admin

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently approved a study on the the use of medical marijuana as treatment for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a WTSP article reports. This study involves a clinical trial requiring ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: marajuana, PTSD, research, therapy, Trauma, treatment

MIT Study Finds Possible PTSD Prevention

MIT Study Finds Possible PTSD Prevention

May 3, 2016 by admin

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they may have found a way to prevent the formation of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a Seeker article reports. This could be achieved by regulating a hormone called ghrelin, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: military, prevention, PTSD, research, therapy, Trauma, treatment

10 Tips to Understand Veterans with PTSD

10 Tips to Understand Veterans with PTSD

May 3, 2016 by admin

A blog post from More Ramblings of A Marine Wife provides ten tips on how to better understand veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The author offers tips on what to do, how to act, and how to help when you know someone suffering ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: military, PTSD, servicemen, tips, Trauma, veterans

Prince Harry Reveals He Suffers Combat Flashbacks

Prince Harry Reveals He Suffers Combat Flashbacks

April 27, 2016 by admin

He projects a happy-go-lucky image. But now Prince Harry has spoken about the traumatic images of his time in combat that haunt his memory. Prince Harry has revealed that he suffers from graphic flashbacks from his days serving on the front ... | Read More

Filed Under: All Tagged With: combat, flashbacks, military, PTSD, servicemen, Trauma, veterans

12 Tips to Motivate Yourself When Depressed

12 Tips to Motivate Yourself When Depressed

April 25, 2016 by admin

As indicated in a Psych Central post, depression is emotionally and physically draining, making those suffering it feel lethargic and struggle to find motivation for even the simplest tasks. Finding motivation when depressed is difficult for most ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, depression, motivation, PTSD, therapy, treatment

The Psychological Damage of Slaughterhouse Work

The Psychological Damage of Slaughterhouse Work

April 25, 2016 by admin

A Texas Observer article reports that slaughterhouse workers face a variety of negative emotional and psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Thousands of workers are employed within the roughly 1,100 federally ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, psychological damage, PTSD, therapy, Trauma

Team USX to Climb Mount Everest for PTSD, Veteran Suicide Awareness

Team USX to Climb Mount Everest for PTSD, Veteran Suicide Awareness

April 18, 2016 by admin

A team of veterans and active duty military members aim to summit Mount Everest to raise awareness of veterans’ issues, reports ABC Action News. The objective of the mission is to heighten awareness to issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, PTSD, suicide, therapy, treatment, veterans

Weighted Blankets Aid Sleepers with PTSD, Anxiety

Weighted Blankets Aid Sleepers with PTSD, Anxiety

April 18, 2016 by admin

According to an Idealist4ever.com article, weighted blankets are proven sleep aids for all sleepers, especially to those with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and most types of anxiety. Weighted blankets help with PTSD and ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, recovery, sleep, therapy, treatment

10 Tips For Your Therapy and PTSD Recovery

10 Tips For Your Therapy and PTSD Recovery

April 18, 2016 by admin

A Chronic Diseases writer provided tips in a recent article on how to best approach therapy in regards to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recovery. The following tips on how to get the most out of therapy are based on the author’s personal ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: PTSD, recovery, therapy, tips, treatment

Siri Updated to Understand Questions About Sexual Assault

Siri Updated to Understand Questions About Sexual Assault

April 8, 2016 by admin

An ABC News article reports that Apple recently updated its smartphone digital assistant, Siri, to understand and better respond to questions about sexual assault. This update is in response to a March 14 study by JAMA Internal Medicine discussing ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Abuse, assault, PTSD, sexual assault, Trauma, violence

Mindfulness Therapy May Help Treat Veterans with PTSD

Mindfulness Therapy May Help Treat Veterans with PTSD

April 8, 2016 by admin

Mindfulness therapy, which helps patients focus on being in the present, may be an effective treatment course for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reports an article on Medical Daily. Researchers from the University of Michigan ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: mindfulness, PTSD, therapy, Trauma, treatment

Blueberries: The Newest Line of Defense Against PTSD

Blueberries: The Newest Line of Defense Against PTSD

April 8, 2016 by admin

A Vice article on a study at Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine indicates that blueberries can be used to help combat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through multiple studies, this group has found that blueberries ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: food, health, PTSD, treatment

If You’re A Domestic Violence Survivor With Unexplained Symptoms, Read This

If You’re A Domestic Violence Survivor With Unexplained Symptoms, Read This

March 15, 2016 by admin

It’s fairly well known that traumatic brain injury -- a complex injury caused by a jolt or blow to the head -- disproportionately affects athletes and soldiers. But what about the 1 in 4 women in the U.S. who are estimated to be survivors of domestic ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, Trauma

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