Jefferson Public Radio | Oct 6, 2021
Many programs and people are working on the situation, trying to bring the suicide numbers down. They include Dr. Alan Teo, a psychiatrist at the VA in Portland and an associate professor of psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University.
Military Times | Oct 6, 2021
“As former secretaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs, we understand firsthand the challenges active-duty service members and veterans face and the need for their peers, friends, and family to lift them up,” the former VA Secretaries sent to Congress reads.
WBIR-TV / NBC | Oct 5, 2021
Those who participated in the 20-mile "Trail to Zero" also said they're finding peace in the saddle.
WPVI-TV / ABC | Oct 5, 2021
"I came back with a lot of mental health issues," said Jonathan Bittner of Harleysville, Montgomery County.
ABC7 Chicago | Oct 5, 2021
Seven years after he was violently attacked, this bodybuilder is giving back to others recovering from traumatic brain injuries like him.
KTBS / ABC | Oct 5, 2021
Along with the excitement of football season, the possibility of injuries also exists. And injuries to the head can be especially dangerous and have long-term consequences.
KPBS / PBS | Oct 4, 2021
One injured Marine scored a rare win in a system that advocates say invites troops with PTSD to commit more misconduct, while the military decides their fate.
Military Times | Oct 4, 2021
In a year that stretched the limits of the human ability to handle stress and fear, the National Guard had a challenging set of variables to confront: How do we care for our people when our limited interactions are now, at best, virtual?
Yahoo! News | Oct 4, 2021
Why do more troops, especially soldiers, die by suicide? Experts said reasons vary, even by base.
NCPR / NPR | Oct 4, 2021
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced she will join other Congresspeople to support the Brandon Act which will create new ways to provide mental health support and reduce the stigma associated with it.
NPR | Oct 4, 2021
Dr. Marwah Abdalla led one of the first studies to look at psychological distress among New York City health care workers and found that substantially more than 50% of New York City workers experienced acute stress. Acute stress can sometimes be a precursor for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Forbes | Oct 1, 2021
A new research paper published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology attempts to understand why certain memories from traumatic experiences are more likely to reappear as intrusive memories than others.
U.S. News & World Report | Oct 1, 2021
When people suffer a severe head injury, it's hard to predict how they will fare in the long run. But a new study suggests that something fairly simple — measuring a protein in the blood — could help.
The New York Times | Oct 1, 2021
After recovering from a traumatic brain injury, a writer seeks to reclaim the mental transcendence that comes from running.
PBS NewsHour | Oct 1, 2021
The number of U.S. military suicides jumped by 15% last year, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders called troubling. They urged more effort to reverse the trend.
Military Times | Sep 30, 2021
DoD does not suspect, at least for now, that the pandemic was to blame for any increase in the number of suicides.
KSLA / CBS | Sep 30, 2021
The signs of a concussion are headache, fatigue and nausea. Parents are advised to then bring their child to a doctor right away if suspecting a possible concussion.
The New York Times | Sep 30, 2021
Virtual counseling has become the norm during the pandemic. Here’s how to decide whether it’s still working for you.
ABC News | Sep 30, 2021
The teen's love for music has become the compass for his healing. -- For more on benefits of music for PTSD please visit Creative Arts Therapies.
WDVM Maryland | Sep 28, 2021
“To talk about PTSD, especially with COVID, we might want to back up a little bit and talk about the terms, stress, and trauma because they both exist in the term post-traumatic stress disorder,” said Dr. Matthew Wagner, director of behavioral science at Meritus Health. -- For information on treatments for PTSD please visit The Treatment Hub.
WGN-TV Chicago | Sep 28, 2021
It may be a cliché, but in the case of comedian Anthony Fuentes, laughter has been the best medicine to help the veteran deal with the PTSD he developed after tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sports Illustrated | Sep 28, 2021
After enduring a scary hit Sunday night, It sure didn't seem like Davante Adams received a full evaluation of his mental state before returning to Green Bay's huddle.
The Conversation | Sep 27, 2021
The new findings, although preliminary, are raising concerns about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19.
NBC News | Sep 27, 2021
Guardian Grange uses nature to help veterans cope with trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other issues that come with transitioning back to civilian life while teaching them about conservation, sustainability, and regenerative agriculture.
WTVF / CBS | Sep 27, 2021
Andrew crafts for Quilts of Valor, an organization that bestows personalized bundles of thread to deserving service members.
