Lawmakers, first responders, and advocates gathered in Hartford on Thursday to raise awareness and break down the stigma ...
Each June, we recognize PTSD Awareness Month to increase understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), reduce ...
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to the ...
PTSD affects people of any age, ethnicity, nationality, or culture. In the general population, fewer than 1 in 10 people will experience PTSD symptoms during their lifetime. Among combat veterans, ...
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) may relieve symptoms of PTSD by tapping into your brain’s memory processes to “unstick” traumatic memories. EMDR is a type of psychotherapy that ...
June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day, and June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post traumatic stress, or post traumatic stress disorder, is something many veterans need help navigating, after combat or ...
Therapies aimed at reframing negative thoughts may not work for some people with PTSD. New research shows it may be because ...
Make the Connection is a website for veterans where you can hear others' stories of survival and strength, symptoms of PTSD and other conditions, find more information on the conditions that affect ...
Several medication options may help manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These include SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake ...
Early intervention and appropriate treatment are essential for managing PTSD effectively. When people are aware of the signs and symptoms, they are more likely to seek help promptly, reducing the risk ...
Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her wanting his personal dog, Sammy, to be trained as a service animal. “It was business as usual, but ...
NORFOLK, Va. — One Hampton Roads veteran has turned to wood carving to make sure other veterans know they're not alone this holiday season, or any other time of the year. Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant ...