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PTSD Research Developments of 2019: Year in Review

February 27, 2020 by Ellen Donker

PTSD Research Developments of 2019: Year in Review . . . Wounded Iraq War Vet with PTSD Sues over German Shepherd Service Dog . . . Texoma Veteran Loses Battle with PTSD . . . Preserved Cortical Thickness, Surface Area and Volume in Adolescents with ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: 2016, 2019, Addiction, adolescents, bullying, childhood, depression, election, Hillary Clinton, iraq, kids, PTSD, recovery, research, sevice dogs, sexual abuse, veterans

Three Ways to Survive and Understand PTSD

January 10, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Recovering from trauma begins with understanding yourself. Put another way: Self-diagnosis can help a lot.By Boyd Patterson Helpful information about PTSD can be a life preserver. As a survivor of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, you know the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: Chemicals, PTSD, recovery, Survival, Understanding

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

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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

Woman Sleeping

Five Ways to Break the Sleep-Stress Cycle

June 27, 2016 by admin

Most Americans are not getting quality sleep, making them more susceptible to a sleep-stress cycle, Huffington Post reports. Lack of quality sleep leads to increased stress; increased stress leads to an inability to sleep due to over-alertness. ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, health, mental health, mindfulness, prevention, recovery, research, sleep, stress, study, therapy, tips, treatment

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Visit Nature for Better Mental Health

June 27, 2016 by admin

Spending consistent time outdoors is linked to better mental health, Psych Central reports. According to a study from the University of Queensland and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions (CEED), people who visit parks 30 ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts, Uncategorized Tagged With: awareness, depression, health, mental health, recovery, research, therapy, tips, treatment

The Face of PTSD - Documentary Challenges PTSD Stigma

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

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

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

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

Therapy and 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

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