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KUHT / PBS / NPR | May 11, 2022

A majority of COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized at Memorial Hermann Hospital experienced long-COVID — around 70% of them were experiencing long-COVID three months after being discharged.

Smithsonian Magazine | May 10, 2022

Ecstasy and the active ingredient in magic mushrooms have shown promise in clinical trials, but more testing is needed.

Inverse | May 10, 2022

Researchers are finally understanding the connection between psychiatric conditions and the immune system. People diagnosed with a psychiatric condition were more likely to catch Covid-19 after being fully vaccinated, according to a new study.

WJBF / ABC | May 10, 2022

Dr. Tracy Casasova, a psychologist the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, gives us a closer look at post-traumatic stress disorder – something that is not exclusively a veteran or first responder issue – as well as anxiety.

WRDW / CBS | May 9, 2022

The study is examining how negative emotions impact brain function. People with PTSD find themselves in a negative emotional state more often.

KCDO / ABC | May 9, 2022

About 6 percent of the population deals with post-traumatic stress at some point in their life and the cost can be a burden.

WKRN / ABC | May 9, 2022

Seven years ago, the U.S. Soccer Concussion Initiative made a landmark ruling, saying that kids 10 years and younger are not allowed to head the ball. The organization also limited heading for those 11 through 13.

BBC News | May 9, 2022

Fergal Keane has used a combination of therapy and medication to treat his PTSD

KJZZ | May 6, 2022

The pandemic shone a light on the limits of the health care system. But it also illuminated the distress that has long beleaguered doctors and nurses. Neither burnout nor post-traumatic stress disorder, this moral injury could undermine medicine’s efforts to bounce back after COVID-19.

WINK-TV / CBS | May 6, 2022

A Southwest Florida high school senior is fighting to walk on her own to get her diploma. Khalia Carter was hit by a drunk driver last month and was left with a traumatic brain injury.

Alaska Public Media / PBS | May 6, 2022

U.S. Army Alaska Commander Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler says his top priority is bringing down the increasing rate of suicide among soldiers stationed in the state.

ABC News | May 6, 2022

Dr. Jen Ashton on the physical, cognitive and emotional repercussions of how the body responds when in a concussed state.

WCAX / CBS | May 5, 2022

Almost all people with opioid use disorder have experienced trauma at some point in their lifetime, and about a third of that population report symptoms of PTSD, according to psychiatric experts. University of Vermont researchers want to find out how simultaneous treatment of both conditions can help patients heal faster and more effectively.

The Conversation | May 5, 2022

Severe COVID results in cognitive impairment similar to that sustained between 50 and 70 years of age and is the equivalent of losing ten IQ points, our latest research shows. The effects are still detectable more than six months after the acute illness, and recovery is, at best, gradual.

WTVQ / ABC | May 5, 2022

Veteran organizations say showing support for past and active soldiers could help reduce the high number of mental health issues

Brain & Life | May 5, 2022

Explaining to a child that you or a family member has been diagnosed with a disorder can be difficult. These tips can help keep communication open.

WTLV-TV / NBC / ABC | May 4, 2022

Doctors and researchers with Aviv Clinics say hyperbaric oxygen therapy is showing promising results for veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD. -- For more on hyperbaric oxygen therapy visit The Treatment Hub.

 

The Washington Post | May 4, 2022

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 people around the world, yet in large part because of a fundamental misunderstanding of its basic nature, it remains poorly treated.

NPR | May 4, 2022

A new report details the economic, mental and physical health of healthcare workers. Much of the workforce is struggling with symptoms of burnout, anxiety and trauma and want to leave the profession.

ABC News | May 2, 2022

Up to 260 sailors will begin be moved to temporary housing as early as Monday.

Associated Press | May 2, 2022

Although fireworks are typically a mainstay at parties across the country, this year many of the glittering yet noisy displays have been cancelled over concerns by some military veterans who say the cracking and banging dredges up the horrors of battle, especially for those with post-traumatic stress disorder.

CNBC | May 2, 2022

The founders of the RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams – a playground and sports complex for children of all abilities – were inspired to create the park after their son was left with traumatic brain damage from a car crash.

WWLP / NBC | Apr 29, 2022

When actor Bruce Willis announced that he was stepping away from a long career in acting due to a condition called Aphasia, many people were curious to know more about this affliction.

NBC News | Apr 29, 2022

The USS George Washington had at least five shipmates die by suicide in the last year. Sailors detailed their struggles and the working conditions onboard.

NPR | Apr 29, 2022

A recent study found that during the pandemic's surge after surge, a majority of American health care workers experienced psychiatric symptoms. And yet, mental health correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee found that very few got help for these symptoms.