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
App Aims to Eradicate Veteran Suicide
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
Civilian Support
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
Virtual Reality as Possible PTSD Therapy
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
Five Ways to Break the Sleep-Stress Cycle
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
Visit Nature for Better Mental Health
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
Treating PTSD with Acupuncture
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
“The Face of PTSD” Documentary Challenges PTSD Stigma
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
Exercise May Help Treat Anxiety and Depression
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
Shelter Dogs Trained to Help Vets with PTSD
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
Veterans Work with Horses to Treat PTSD
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
Weighted Blankets Aid Sleepers with PTSD, Anxiety
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
10 Tips For Your Therapy and PTSD Recovery
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