PsyPost | Apr 28, 2022
Trigger warnings have garnered much debate as to their effectiveness at protecting people from emotional distress. New research suggests that reading about triggering traumatic material did not result in an increase in trauma symptoms in both people who did and people who did not have PTSD symptoms.
Fortune | Apr 28, 2022
Almost a year after the first COVID-19 cases were reported, a study in the Journal of Psychiatric Research showed that people who had contracted the virus may have ongoing problems with thinking and memory.
Futurity | Apr 27, 2022
While microwaves are generally considered safe and efficient, new research indicates that at extremely high magnitudes of power, microwaves have the potential to cause brain injuries.
The Washington Post | Apr 27, 2022
Stress can cause headaches. But elevated levels of cortisol released in response to stress also can damage the brain’s hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.
NBC News | Apr 27, 2022
The findings also revealed that Latino families reported fewer acts of compassion from medical staffers. Experts believe kindness may act as a protective layer against stress.
Stars and Stripes | Apr 26, 2022
On March 22, Idaho Marine veteran Jared Malone came to Ukraine to raise money for Victory Christian Church and help rent a building in Lviv that could house refugees. He spent nearly a month in Ukraine.
National Geographic | Apr 26, 2022
Recent brain imaging shows the disease can cause physical changes equivalent to a decade of ageing and trigger problems with attention and memory. Exactly why is still a mystery.
CNN | Apr 26, 2022
Family members of Covid-19 ICU patients may emerge with a different condition, study says.
KRQE / NBC | Apr 25, 2022
The latest federal data shows about 10 veterans a week are taking their own lives in Texas, and that number is on the rise. Some veteran advocates and organizations are pushing for state governments to think outside of the box to tackle the problem. -- For more on Psychedelics as treatment visit The Treatment Hub.
Good Housekeeping | Apr 25, 2022
Recurrent dreams and nightmares are common, but many don't realize the ties to mental health.
People | Apr 25, 2022
The San Francisco 49ers legend's comments come a year after his former teammate, Greg Clark, died of suicide following a battle with CTE symptoms.
Stars and Stripes | Apr 22, 2022
Barbara Perea Casey told the assembly she did not want her husband, a U.S. Army veteran, to be on the next list of veteran suicide statistics.
WVPE | Apr 22, 2022
Former University of Notre Dame college football players have higher rates of brain disorders than the general public, according to a new medical study published April 20 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The Baltimore Sun | Apr 22, 2022
During a ceremony Thursday at the State House, Gov. Larry Hogan signed into law the Elijah Gorham Act, named after the Baltimore high school football player who died last year after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a game.
WFYI / NPR / PBS | Apr 21, 2022
Seventeen veterans die by suicide everyday in the U.S. Gov. Eric Holcomb is trying to change that by involving Indiana with a new nationwide awareness campaign.
Healthline | Apr 21, 2022
If you have PTSD, know you have plenty of options for treatment, including therapy and medication as well as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches like meditation. -- For more on meditation as treatment for PTSD visit The Treatment Hub.
The New York Times | Apr 21, 2022
Even before the pandemic, there was an “epidemic of loneliness,” and it was affecting physical health and life expectancy.
WMAZ / CBS | Apr 20, 2022
They have two new VR therapy systems to help patients who may struggle with PTSD or low cognition and to improve their motion and mobility.
KNAU / NPR | Apr 20, 2022
Veterans advocates are pushing for therapeutic studies on the effectiveness of psilocybin for treating combat PTSD and other mental health issues; that’s the psychedelic active ingredient found in certain mushrooms.
WEWS / ABC | Apr 19, 2022
Once considered a silent crisis, there continues to be a growing dialogue and conversation centered around first responders and the impact and prevalence of post-traumatic stress among the ranks.
NPR | Apr 19, 2022
People who sustain a concussion can develop an unusual hearing problem. Their ears work fine, but their brain struggles to process sounds.
WETM / NBC | Apr 19, 2022
A Corning psychologist, Dr. Frank Bourke, has been studying and refining a breakthrough technique, called Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) Protocol, in the treatment of PTSD, and is sharing it freely with mental health professionals in Ukraine in an effort to relieve the trauma of war.
Science | Apr 18, 2022
Three years into the pandemic, researchers are conceiving of ways to treat lingering neurological symptoms.
USA Today | Apr 18, 2022
Kylie Fitts, 27, announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday via his Instagram account, saying he is walking away from football because it is no longer safe for him to play the game.
The Los Angeles Times | Apr 18, 2022
Veterans in several states are urging lawmakers to allow the therapeutic use of hallucinogenic mushrooms and other psychedelic drugs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. -- For more information on Psychedelics as PTSD treatment visit The Treatment Hub.
