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In the World of the Smartphone We’re All at Risk of News Trauma

February 18, 2020 by Ellen Donker

In the World of the Smartphone We’re All at Risk of News Trauma . . . Schools' Active Shooter Drills Face Criticism for Causing "Trauma and Fear" . . . Early Treatment for PTSD After a Disaster Has Lasting Effects . . . Derrick Rose Says He 'Kind of ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: active shooter, anxiety, australia, bushfires, chicago, collective trauma, emotional trauma, first responders, news, PTSD, schools, Shutter Island, smartphones, treatment, veterans, WWII

A Grandson’s Tribute to His Grandfather

February 12, 2020 by Ellen Donker

An interest in PTSD improved the author’s relationship with his grandfather and sparked a flame to get others involved.By Brian Lee My journey with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been unique. I transformed myself from a concerned, confused ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: grandfather, PTSD, treatment, veterans, Vietnam war

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

Masculinity Adherence Could Influence Veteran PTSD Care

January 28, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Photo by Craig Adderley from Pexels Masculinity Adherence Could Influence Veteran PTSD Care . . . Is Social Anxiety Really PTSD? A Detail We've Been Missing . . . Facebook and YouTube Moderators Sign PTSD Disclosure . . . Could ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Arkansas, Facebook, Gaza border, Israel, Journalists, masculinity, PTSD, social anxiety, treatment, veterans, YouTube

Focused Treatment

January 27, 2020 by Ellen Donker

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

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Addiction, Drugs, health, PTSD, substance abuse, treatment

San Francisco Agency Makes Sure Sufferers Continue to Get Care

January 22, 2020 by Ellen Donker

The East Bay Agency for Children is addressing the challenge of support systems following patientsBy Evan Bleier Think of trauma as a wound. Like a wound, with proper treatment and time, it can heal. Also, like a wound, without appropriate ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: children, PTSD, San Francisco, systems, treatment

MDMA for PTSD Granted Expanded Access by FDA, Patient Treatments Begin

January 21, 2020 by Ellen Donker

MDMA for PTSD Granted Expanded Access by FDA, Patient Treatments Begin . . . Global Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Therapy Market Worth US$ XX Billion by 2029 . . . 10 Things Not to Say to Someone with PTSD (and Some Alternatives) . . . Gun Violence ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Alternatives, car accidents, Global, gun violence, marines, Medical marijuana, motorcycle crash, PTSD, Teacher, treatment, veterans, Vietnam war

Prince Harry Has Reasons to Step Back from Royal Life – One May Be PTSD

January 14, 2020 by Ellen Donker

Prince Harry Has Reasons to Step Back from Royal Life – One May Be PTSD . . . Bills Countrywide Seek to Address PTSD in Comp . . . Don't Be Afraid to Advocate for Your Medically Complex Child . . . Hong Kong Protests Lead to Surge in PTSD . . . ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: Bills, children, Controversy, earthquakes, Hong Kong, Horror movies, Ilhan Omar, Medical, Prince Harry, PTSD, Puerto Rico, Royal life, treatment

Crowd in a city

Brown University Study Shows Resources Needed For Civilians With PTSD

January 6, 2020 by Ellen Donker

More aid needs to be devoted to relieving PTSD’s impact on civilians. By Brandon Lilly Getting proper care and services for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is hard if you are a military veteran. Getting proper care is even more difficult ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: civilians, PTSD, Research study, resources, treatment

Introspective art hangs on the wall at Steven & Alexandra Cohen Military Family Clinic

Cohen Veterans Center Does Great Work Supporting Veterans

January 3, 2020 by Ellen Donker

At the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Military Family Clinic at New York University, doctors are treating service members with a simple idea: start with the mind and body, and you will help the soul. By Evan Bleier Introspective art hangs on ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: PTSD, support, treatment, veterans

Individuals of Influence

December 30, 2019 by Ellen Donker

PTSDJournal names leaders who study and treat the disorder in order to symbolize the increasing work done nationwide to diminish the effects of trauma. This group of individuals recognizes the need for support, outreach, and innovation to defeat the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: doctors, Influence, Leaders, PTSD, researchers, treatment

Early Intervention is the Key to Suppressing the Impact of Trauma

December 30, 2019 by Ellen Donker

When trauma strikes, immediate attention may be the best cure.By Michelle Yakobson When we talk about treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, dialogue usually focuses on time. In most settings and most capacities—clinically, socially, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Early intervention, PTSD, symptoms, treatment

TRE Equals Treating Trauma with Exercise

December 30, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Achieving a state of balance for the body is the goal.By Christine Graf After living in war zones in Africa and the Middle East, trauma intervention specialist Dr. David Berceli developed Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) to help the body ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: exercise, PTSD, Stress relief, treatment

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

The Gift of Homeopathy

December 16, 2019 by Ellen Donker

There are many medicines and treatments for trauma, but some believe success starts within the patient.By Dr. Kenneth Silvestri Homeopathy is a safe example of healing. Founded by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann in the 19th century, it ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: Healing, Homeopathy, PTSD, treatment

Welcome to the Era of Climate Change-Induced PTSD

December 16, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Welcome to the Era of Climate Change-Induced PTSD . . . The Terror Queue: These moderators help keep Google and YouTube free of violent extremism — and now some of them have PTSD . . . What to Do About PTSD in Children . . . Jason Aldean opens up ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: children, Climate Change, Early development of PTSD, Jason Aldean, PTSD, service dogs, Teachers, Trauma, treatment, veterans, YouTube

Crisis Line Supports Military Soldiers With Trauma

December 4, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Sensing the Need for Confidential Treatment, an Army Medic is Quietly and Effectively Helping his Comrades.By Craig Winston Craig Genteman, an Army medic for 11 years, was deployed multiple times to Iraq. This experience provided him the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Military Life, Posts Tagged With: 741741, crisis text line, military, PTSD, support, treatment

PTSD Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

The Veterans Administration’s list provides what to look for and what to do to help someone suffering from PTSD or a traumatic event. Causes: Combat ExposureChild Sexual or Physical AbuseTerrorist AttackSerious AccidentSexual/Physical ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: causes, PTSD, symptoms, treatment

Habits that harm 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

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

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

avocados

Seven Foods to Reduce Anxiety

July 11, 2016 by admin

Since what we eat affects how we feel, some foods can help reduce anxiety. Bustle explores this by providing seven examples of foods and drinks that alleviate anxiety and stress. The right foods can ensure neurotransmitters function properly, help ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, mental health, stress, tips, 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

mental health matters

12 Habits That are Bad for Mental Health and How to Change Them

July 5, 2016 by admin

Time explores twelve common habits that can adversely affect happiness and offers tips on how to change them. 1. You don’t stand up straight. Research found that how we walk and how we feel are connected. A study showed that people who walked ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, cause, research, stress, tips, 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

People Lying in Field

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

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

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

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

mindfulness-therapy

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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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

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