By Heather Stringer — 2016
How psychologists can help veterans forgive themselves and heal.
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Although there are a number of treatment options for PTSD, and patient response to treatment varies, some treatments have been shown to have more benefit in general.
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An experimental treatment seems poised to address a dire mental health crisis.
The loud, chaotic realities of raising young children can be a huge challenge for military parents with PTSD.
For vets with PTSD, a service dog is like a ‘battle buddy’ for life
Look more closely and you’ll see.
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Demand from patients seeking help for their mental illnesses has led to underground use in a way that parallels black markets in the AIDS pandemic. This underground use has been most perilous for people of color, who face greater stigma and legal risks due to the War on Drugs.
Edith Eger, an Auschwitz survivor and psychologist, predicts nurses and doctors will experience PTSD because of the pandemic.
For nearly 20 years the idea of using virtual reality to treat PTSD has been gaining momentum. But new breakthroughs in the platform are making it easier and more affordable than ever for veterans to find help.
People who develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also commonly experience guilt. In particular, individuals who have endured traumatic events may also begin to feel what’s known as trauma-related guilt. But what does the term mean exactly?
Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.