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.
WUNC / NPR | Sep 27, 2021
Fewer than 20 percent of veterans suffer from PTSD, but most Americans think the disorder is far more common.
The Guardian | Sep 27, 2021
In what’s been described as a ‘paradigm shifter’ for psychiatry, Australian clinical trials are exploring the therapeutic benefits of illegal substances. -- For more on psychedelics as treatment visit The Treatment Hub.
Military Times | Sep 27, 2021
Toward the end of a walk to raise awareness about troop and veteran suicide deaths, VA Secretary Denis McDonough reflected on how he handles his own mental health challenges.
KSAT / ABC | Sep 24, 2021
Fellow warriors help those deal with PTSD, addiction, and traumatic brain injury
WOWT / NBC | Sep 24, 2021
Post-traumatic stress disorder is well-documented among military members but with the world being turned upside down during the pandemic, frontline healthcare workers are beginning to experience the same thing.
BBC | Sep 24, 2021
Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson, who was diagnosed with dementia aged 42, will donate his brain to scientists researching brain trauma.
The Washington Post | Sep 24, 2021
Ten years after the end of "don’t ask, don’t tell, former members of the military who were forced out of the service for being gay say they still face repercussions from the policy that one lawmaker called “a dark chapter in the history of our nation’s military.”
UBNow - University at Buffalo | Sep 24, 2021
Researchers at UB’s Concussion Management Clinic have developed a brief, standardized physical exam for sport-related concussive brain injuries in children and adolescents that can readily identify who is at risk for persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS).
PBS NewsHour | Sep 24, 2021
When Ida hit, it wasn’t just infrastructure that took a hit. Experts say storm survivors’ physical and mental health will continue to be affected long after the clouds have parted, compounded by the region’s high rates of COVID and hospitalizations that have pushed hospitals past their limits.
UBC Okanagan News | Sep 23, 2021
BrainX creates TEDx-style event with experts in the field of concussion and brain injury. Wednesday, September 29, from 9 am to 4 pm PST.
Time | Sep 23, 2021
Corey Feist, Dr. Lorna Breen's brother-in-law, is fighting for mental-health support for health care professionals.
KESQ-TV / ABC | Sep 23, 2021
The Peer Support Comfort K-9 Program helps provide companionship, comfort, socialization, mental stimulation, and appropriate physical touch to first responders in need.
Military Times | Sep 23, 2021
On Wednesday, VA officials said that will include more training for staff and more public service announcements for veterans on best practices for gun storage and mental health help. -- Help is available today if you need it, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK), Veterans, press “1”
KXTV / ABC | Sep 22, 2021
"The biggest risk factor is in the lack of connection, and for that, we have resources. The Homeless Call Center and Veteran's Crisis Line are used to assess risk and come up with a plan to set up services and pursue additional resources," Dr. Matthew Miller, director of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, said.
Verywell Health | Sep 22, 2021
The most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussions are periods of changed brain activity following an impact or blow to the head, causing a range of symptoms. -- For more on treatments for brain injury please visit The Treatment Hub.
WDET / NPR | Sep 22, 2021
Combat veteran Bryan Buckley says the nonprofit aims to offer a holistic approach to help veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and transitioning to civilian life.
Self | Sep 21, 2021
"It’s in Your Bones." MacDowell's experiences in childhood led to anxiety and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that still affect her now.
KTRK-TV / ABC | Sep 21, 2021
Doctors at the J. Flowers Health Institute in Houston say they can fix your brain fog, and even more significantly, your addictions by combining neuroscience and medicine with technology.
NPR Illinois | Sep 21, 2021
Jennifer Hobbs is an Army veteran and the author of "Calmed: Growth After Trauma," a memoir about the trauma she and her husband experienced while deployed in Iraq.
