Veterans group launches podcast series for Black History Month on Black veterans and their mental health

Military Times

The series will be made up of six podcasts, which will be released every Monday and Thursday during Black History Month. (Veterans Counseling Veterans)

Posted on BrainLine February 2, 2021.

Unlocking PTSD: New study reveals why trauma-focused psychotherapy treatment works

Medical Xpress

Trauma-focused psychotherapy is widely considered the best available treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the ways in which this method affects the brain to promote recovery from PTSD are not well understood.

Posted on BrainLine January 29, 2021.

DOD launches text message service to boost overall wellness, combat stress

Military Families Magazine

The Department of Defense recently launched a new text message service, called My MilLife Guide, to help boost overall wellness in the military community and combat the stressors caused by COVID-19.

The program is only available until Feb. 12, 2021.

Posted on BrainLine January 27, 2021.

Auschwitz Survivor Urges Nurses, Doctors at Risk of Pandemic PTSD to Rid Themselves of Guilt

Newsweek

Decades after the world saw the death and destruction caused by the Nazi regime, it's grappling with a different crisis and Eger, a psychiatrist and expert in PTSD, expects the trauma of the pandemic to stay with frontline workers.

Posted on BrainLine January 27, 2021.

Misconceptions About PTSD Hurt Job-Seeking Veterans, Former Top Enlisted Adviser Says

Military.com

"In my opinion, the biggest problem is the stigma associated with PTSD," Dailey said. "Most people are unfamiliar with the causes and symptoms of post-traumatic stress and are unaware that PTSD is a treatable disorder. Studies have shown that employers feel that accommodating employees with PTSD requires more effort."

Posted on BrainLine January 27, 2021.

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