WKEF / ABC | Jun 1, 2022
The Springfield Soup Kitchen and Montgomery County’s Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (MCADAMHS) are working to prevent local veterans from falling into the grim statistic.
Science Alert | May 31, 2022
Many people will experience a concussion at some point during their life – whether that's from contact sport, or just an unfortunate fall. But even a 'mild' version of this injury can cause long term health impacts for a portion of those who experience it.
WCNC / NBC | May 31, 2022
Former enlisted Marine hopes his tale will show other military members who may be struggling with mental health that they are not alone.
The New York Times | May 31, 2022
MDMA-assisted treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder “represents real hope for long-term healing,” health experts say. In 2012, Nigel McCourry, a former Marine, took part in a Phase 2 trial of MDMA-assisted therapy to treat his PTSD. -- For more on psychedelics as PTSD treatment visit The Treatment Hub.
Discover Magazine | May 27, 2022
As school shootings increase, researchers are looking into devastating long-term effects that include PTSD.
KING / NBC | May 27, 2022
Rhonda Johnson has had a hard time finding a place for her son Brandon, whose brain injury causes him to have outbursts.
Military Times | May 26, 2022
On Wednesday, department leaders announced the launch of Mission Daybreak, a $20 million “challenge” designed to help VA develop new suicide prevention strategies. The goal is to get thousands of new ideas on how to better help and support veterans over the next six weeks, and award cash prizes for the best 40 ideas in coming months.
WAMC / NPR | May 26, 2022
University of Michigan psychology professor Sandra Graham-Bermann, whose research includes traumatic stress reactions in children exposed to violence says schools and parents can offer support to the students during the grieving process, but long-term symptoms that become post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may require professional counseling.
KSTM / NBC | May 26, 2022
Tuesday’s mass shooting in Uvalde was tragic and it’s impact will resonate far beyond the hurt residents of that community.
Psychology Today | May 25, 2022
Modern life makes significant, persistent cognitive demands. This somehow leads to increased mental illness and less well-being. When the demands become chronic and stressful the prefrontal cortex struggles and may fail.
Healthline | May 25, 2022
For decades, scientists have puzzled over whether the brain can change during the course of a lifetime. Neuroscientists call this “brain plasticity.” Also known as neural plasticity or neuroplasticity, it sometimes involves a process called neurogenesis, which is defined as the creation of new neurons.
NBC News | May 25, 2022
The new research is the longest follow-up study of the neurological symptoms among long Covid patients.
U.S. News & World Report | May 25, 2022
The football gridiron and the boxing ring have come to be understood as danger zones for the brain, with repetitive hits to the head causing long-term damage to some athletes.
Discover Magazine | May 24, 2022
A new finding on star-shaped cells called astrocytes could lead to future treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.
NBC News | May 24, 2022
The number of sailors who deserted the Navy more than doubled from 2019 to 2021, highlighting the lack of options contract-bound sailors face when they’re desperate to leave.
CBC | May 24, 2022
First-of-its-kind Canadian study looked at how horses can help first responders heal
The Guardian | May 23, 2022
From OCD to agoraphobia and PTSD, there are almost as many types of anxiety disorder as things to worry about. Here’s how to spot the signs and find the relevant support.
CNN | May 23, 2022
Things can always be better, but they can always be worse. It often depends on how you look at that proverbial glass of water. Try to be more grateful for the small, mundane things that give you joy and meaning, as well as the big ones. Acknowledging just a handful each day will benefit you, and there are ways to make that a habit. -- For more, watch Veteran Paul Downs discuss meditation and gratitude
NPR | May 23, 2022
In 2021, 157 sailors illegally fled the U.S. Navy, more than double the number who deserted in 2019. Although all but eight of them eventually returned to their units, a military legal expert says the dramatic increase in desertions may be a sign of a bigger issue.
WXIA / NBC | May 23, 2022
Dr. Metzger shared regarding the recent mass shooting in Buffalo, "in this case, where we’re seeing certain ethnic groups targeted. It is absolutely traumatic."
PBS NewsHour | May 20, 2022
People usually have good intentions when they try to console someone who is grieving. But getting the words exactly right is hard, and sometimes the wrong language can even add hurt to an already aching heart.
WHRO / PBS / NPR | May 20, 2022
In the past year, 10 sailors died aboard the U.S.S. George Washington, which currently is located in Newport News. At least five of those deaths are thought to be suicides.
PsychCentral | May 20, 2022
PTSD and bipolar disorder have several overlapping symptoms and many people have both. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Today | May 20, 2022
Anne Black lost her son, U.S. Army Major Greg Black, in March 2022. He had suffered from a traumatic brain injury and severe PTSD from injuries sustained in military service.
Newsweek | May 20, 2022
Scientists have found that horned animals like muskox or bighorn sheep that head-butt each other do not escape unharmed and can end up with concussion and other serious head traumas. The results may help researchers understand and reduce traumatic brain injuries in humans.
