Reading triggering traumatic material does not appear to increase distress or PTSD over time

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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.

Posted on BrainLine April 28, 2022.

Worth a lifetime of PTSD: Cradling a Ukrainian infant, an Idaho Marine veteran finds meaning in his pain

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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.

Posted on BrainLine April 26, 2022.

Veteran suicides on the rise in Texas; advocates push for psychedelic treatment solutions

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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.

Posted on BrainLine April 25, 2022.

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