PTSD July 4, 2018 Fourth of July fireworks trigger PTSD symptoms in veterans The rockets’ red glare is an Independence Day tradition. But for the men and women of the U.S. armed forces, the jarring noises can trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
91±¬ÁÏ Investigates June 29, 2018 VA suicide data shows vets still desperately struggling In 2010, Congress declared June 27 National PTSD Awareness Day.
MILITARY November 23, 2017 Marine's 222-mile hike a personal mission to bring awareness to military suicide This U.S. Marine is taking on a new mission of his own for the holidays, planning to hike about 22 miles a day over two weeks to raise awareness about the high amount of suicides among military veterans.
PTSD November 21, 2017 Cancer survivors often living with PTSD Cancer patients may often experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the months after their tumors are diagnosed, and mental health issues can sometimes linger for years, a Malaysian study suggests.
PTSD October 13, 2017 Horse therapy program for veterans with PTSD needs donations Returning soldiers and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other issues associated with war are finding solace in a horse therapy program in New Jersey.
Veterans September 27, 2017 US Marine veteran searches for missing PTSD dog scared off by July 4 fireworks The search is on for a missing service dog in Alabama.
Proud American September 27, 2017 Father and son kayak down Mississippi River to raise awareness for veterans A pair of U.S. Army veterans are kayaking down the entire Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico for a good cause.
Alternative Medicine September 26, 2017 Little evidence shows cannabis helps chronic pain or PTSD Even though pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common reasons people use medical marijuana in the U.S., there isn't much proof cannabis works for either one of these conditions, two research reviews suggest.
PTSD September 25, 2017 FDA moves forward on ecstasy ingredient trials for PTSD The active ingredient in the drug ecstasy passed an important hurdle on the path to becoming a prescription drug for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
MENTAL HEALTH September 18, 2017 Veteran and military suicide prevention Twenty veterans on average die by suicide every day -- with experts working toward reducing that figure.
PTSD July 6, 2017 Iraq war vet uses holistic approach to combat PTSD After serving in Iraq from 2004-2005 as an infantry soldier, Tom Voss decided to put the war behind him and get his life on track.