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Olympic Gold Medalist Pens Letter about PTSD after Therapy Session

February 20, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Olympic Gold Medalist Pens Letter about PTSD after Therapy Session . . . France Honors an American who Fought Behind Enemy Lines in WWII and Went on to Help Others with PTSD . . . From Homeless to Hopeful: Veterans Thrive with Peer Specialists’ ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: america, Aquarium, benefits, celebrities, data, france, gold medalist, hackers, homelessness, hypertension, law firms, meditation, olympics, PTSD, rays, therapy, VA, veterans, WWII

VA, DoD Recommended PTSD Therapies Don’t Help Many Military Patients, Review Finds

February 6, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Nervous male military suffering depression, sitting alone at home, PTSD concept VA, DoD Recommended PTSD Therapies Don’t Help Many Military Patients, Review Finds . . . Marijuana is a Top Treatment for Veterans’ Pain, PTSD, but Cost is Barrier . . ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: bullying, depression, foster care, Marijuana, military, mothers, PTSD, sailing, therapy, treatment, VA, veterans, youth violence

K-9 Therapy

January 27, 2020 by Ellen Donker

When a vet returns home, these dogs are more than best friends. By PTSDJournal Staff There are many programs designed to support veterans returning home from combat. The difficulty of veterans adjusting to civilian life, and finding ways ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: dogs, PTSD, therapy, veterans

Video Therapy

January 27, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Daniel Lombard found video conferencing with his peers helped his recovery. Now he aims to help others with some appointment viewing.By Christine Graf Daniel Lombard as a .50-caliber gunner. Just two months after he enlisted in the Army, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Army, PTSD, therapy, veterans, Video

7 Stress Resources Veterans Can Use Right Now

January 23, 2020 by Ellen Donker

7 Stress Resources Veterans Can Use Right Now . . . Paws of War Helps American Soldiers Bring Home Dogs From the Middle East . . . Cyberbullying Linked to Increased Depression and PTSD . . . To My Younger Self Who Is Healing From PTSD . . . ‘Magic ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: cyberbullying, dating, depression, dogs, Healing, Love, orphans, Psychedelics, PTSD, Refugees, therapy, veterans

Lady Gaga Continues to Open Up About Her PTSD

January 16, 2020 by Ellen Donker

via Instagram (@ladygaga ) Lady Gaga Continues to Open Up About Her PTSD . . . Pets Are Healing Veterans with PTSD . . . Ohio Legislatures Offer New Kind of Therapy for Veterans . . . Army Veteran Faces Prison Time for Lying About PTSD . . . ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Hanna Institute, Jonathan Shay, Lady Gaga, Ohio, Pets, Prison, PTSD, Sexual trauma, Singer, The Bachelor, therapy, veterans

Painting Therapy for Trauma Victims

January 8, 2020 by Ellen Donker

There are many forms of treatment, but this organization uses the canvas as its main tool.By Connie Aitcheson Sometimes it’s hard to speak about pain. David Leon knows all too well. He found a form of therapy, using art as a way to help ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: art, mental health, Painting, PTSD, therapy

Lady Gaga Got Candid with Oprah about the Cause of Her PTSD & How She Manages It

January 7, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Lady Gaga Got Candid with Oprah about the Cause of Her PTSD & How She Manages It . . . Study Maps Early Development of PTSD . . . Ryan Mains Served Others as an Army Medic and a Firefighter. Now Grappling with PTSD, He’s Still Trying to Help . . ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Britain, Comic book, Development, Lady Gaga, Oprah, PTSD, PTSD Management, therapy, veterans

Essential Ways To Take Care Of Yourself When Healing From A Destructive Relationship

December 23, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Essential Ways To Take Care Of Yourself When Healing From A Destructive Relationship . . . Researchers Develop Mobile App To Predict PTSD In Trauma Victims . . . My Trauma Doesn’t Define Me, And Neither Does Yours . . . Couples Reveal The Best Piece ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Couples, Healing, Mobile app, PTSD, relationships, research, Survivors, therapy, Trauma Victims, Workers

How do we best measure the effect of PTSD on women following traumatic childbirth?

December 18, 2019 by Ellen Donker

How do we best measure the effect of PTSD on women following traumatic childbirth? . . . ASK ELLIE: Man believes childhood trauma affects current love life . . . Can kids’ teeth reveal emotional trauma? A new study suggests yes . . . PTSD Associated ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Binge Eating, Cats, children, Clinical trials, Early development, Love, PTSD, teeth, therapy, Trama, treatment, veterans, Video Games, Women

ART Therapy

December 16, 2019 by Ellen Donker

The nonprofit Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is one of the latest treatments for traumaBy PTSDJournal Staff Therapist Laney Rosenzweig conceived ART in 2008. The therapy combines techniques from other successful psychotherapies, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: mental health, military, PTSD, therapy

Please Tell Someone Directly

December 6, 2019 by Ellen Donker

After living for 30 years with PTSD, the writer explains how he finally broke free.By John Hack I battled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for three decades before making peace. My feelings shifted and evolved. I’d get a grip, and a new symptom ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: Memories, PTSD, therapy

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

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

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

man above the clouds

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

6 Reasons You Should Get Enough Sleep

Six Reasons You Should Get Enough Sleep

June 3, 2016 by admin

Getting enough sleep is crucial to productivity, mindset, and daily life, which Huffington Post explores by discussing six major benefits of adequate sleep. Sleep fights off colds. Multiple studies show that people who sleep five or less ... | Read More

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

8 Reasons People Take Antidepressants Besides Depression

Eight Reasons People Take Antidepressants Besides Depression

June 3, 2016 by admin

A new study suggests antidepressants are being used to treat conditions other than depression, Huffington Post reports. As antidepressant prescriptions have significantly increased over the past 20 years, experts have had two main theories: a rise ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, research, stigma, study, therapy, treatment

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

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

Woman looking at cell phone

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

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

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

Kristen Bell Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

Kristen Bell Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

May 9, 2016 by admin

Kristen Bell is the newest voice chiming in to the mental health conversation, reports Mic. Bell discussed her struggles with anxiety and depression in an interview for Sam Jones’ web series Off Camera. She talked about her family’s mental health ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, health, mental health, research, therapy

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

Depressed woman

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

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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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

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