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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

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: help, research, stigma, stress, study, therapy, tips

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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

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

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

Tetris

Tetris

August 9, 2016 by admin

Remember Tetris? The first generation video puzzle game featuring interlocking shapes that was a favorite time-wasting mechanism for millions of Generation Xer’s? Well, researchers at Cambridge and Oxford certainly do, and they have made surprising ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts, Resources Tagged With: flashbacks, help, research, resources, treatment

Focused Treatment

Focused Treatment

August 9, 2016 by admin

By PTSDJournal Staff Sovereign Health Group’s approach to healing its clients begins with an emphasis on designing programs that fit specific communities and ailments. Dr. Susanne Drury knew staff at Sovereign Health Group’s rehabilitation and ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts, Resources Tagged With: help, rehabilitation, resources, 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

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Virtual Reality as Possible PTSD Therapy

July 11, 2016 by admin

Researchers are exploring virtual reality as a possible post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) therapy option, ABC KSAT reports. The research is being led by JoAnn Difede, Ph.D., at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian, where she works ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: help, mental health, recovery, research, study, therapy, treatment

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Six Tips on Not Passing Your Anxiety to Your Kids

July 11, 2016 by admin

Mental health can be as hereditary as physical health, which is often a cause for concern for parents with anxiety. Huffington Post offers six tips on how anxiety-prone parents can avoid projecting anxiety-driven behaviors. Avoid ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, childhood trauma, depression, health, help, mental health, military, mindfulness, tips

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Joining Forces Helps Military Spouses’ Careers

July 5, 2016 by admin

Military spouses can now use their professional licenses across state lines thanks to the Joining Forces initiative spearheaded by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, the Washington Examiner reports. The newest aspect of Joining Forces ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: career, help, military, relationships

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10 Tips to De-Stress Your Home

June 27, 2016 by admin

Huffington Post provides ten tips on how to make your home a more comfortable and less stress-inducing place. Consider donating your wall clocks.  We are surrounded by devices with time-keeping capabilities. Our stoves, phones, cable boxes, and ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, help, mindfulness, prevention, stress, tips

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Depression Common During Pregnancy

June 27, 2016 by admin

Depression during pregnancy affects about one third of women, Chicago Tribune reports. Researchers from Northwestern University conducted one of the first studies analyzing depression during three pregnancy time-points: pre-pregnancy, prenatal, ... | Read More

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

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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

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

Recognizing Anxiety in Children

Recognizing Anxiety in Children

June 3, 2016 by admin

The internalized nature of anxiety makes it challenging to spot in children, reports the Richmond Register. Anxiety in children is often described with different words before it is officially diagnosed. Referring to a child as worried, shy, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, childhood trauma, children, help, therapy, treatment

Spot an Anxiety Disorder with These 11 Signs

Spot an Anxiety Disorder with These 11 Signs

May 31, 2016 by admin

Since anxiety disorders manifest differently for everyone a Bustle article provides 11 signs to look for if you are concerned about a loved one. 1. They Complain About Feeling Worried Worry is a normal part of life, but for someone with an ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, cause, help, mental health, mindfulness, sleep, symptoms

Reduce Anxiety with These 11 Daily Habits

Reduce Anxiety with These 11 Daily Habits

May 31, 2016 by admin

A Bustle article explores 11 ideas for daily habits to decrease anxiety. Whether you experience anxiety from time-to-time as all of us do, or you are one of the 18 percent with an anxiety disorder, these ideas may helpful. 1. Exercise Harvard ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, health, help, mental health, sleep, therapy, tips, treatment

5 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

Surviving Early Childhood Trauma

Surviving Early Childhood Trauma

April 25, 2016 by admin

A Social Worker Helper article reports that children who are in an abusive environment develop survival behaviors that make it difficult for them to move past the trauma they experienced. Humans adapt in order to survive. We respond to situations ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: abusive environment, anxiety, childhood trauma, help, psychological damage, Trauma

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