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Returning from Front Lines: The Stigma of Mental Illness Returning from Front Lines: The Stigma of Mental Illness http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/31006/ {EXCERPT} The Epoch Times, Cindy Chan Yet, due to the military's rules of engagement to guard the soldiers' safety, There was absolutely nothing that I could do.... http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content... 9 Mar 2010 18:08
Are Veterans Being Given Deadly Cocktails to Treat PTSD? Are Veterans Being Given Deadly Cocktails to Treat PTSD? http://www.alternet.org/world/145892/are_veterans_being_given_deadly_cocktails_to_treat_ptsd {EXCERPT} AlterNet, Martha Rosenberg... Navy and Veterans Administration psychiatrist and author of Drug-Induced Dementia and Rethinking Psychiatric Drugs, told Alter... 8 Mar 2010 19:51
U. prof says military's mental health stigma leading to suicides U. prof says military's mental health stigma leading to suicides http://www.sltrib.com/News/ci_14507592 {EXCERPT} Salt Lake Tribune, Matt Canham Among the other panelists was David Rudd, a suicide expert from the University of Utah who advocated for a change in military culture and more partnerships... http://ww... 4 Mar 2010 16:59
Survivorship Webinar Saturday March 13, 2010 http://eassurvey.wordpress.com/2010/03/04/survivorship-webinar-saturday-march-13-2010/ Our next Webinar Saturday, March 13 check-in at 11:45 Webinar starts at 12 sharp Pacific time ends at 2:00 Pacific time Art and Activism: What the Public Sees. Lynn Schirmer As children, we were silenced, robbed of o... 3 Mar 2010 23:08
NJ Veterans Helpline is hailed as a national model for post-military mental NJ Veterans Helpline is hailed as a national model for post-military mental http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/new_jersey_veterans_helpline_e.html {EXCERPT} The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, Tomas Dinges Today, the Senate's Committee on Veterans' Affairs will hold a hearing to review the effectiveness of the Veterans... 3 Mar 2010 17:35
EMDR An Effective Mode of Psychotherapy EMDR An Effective Mode of Psychotherapy http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2010/02/emdr-effective-mode-of-psychotherapy.html {EXCERPT} Sri Lanka Guardian (blog) Soon after a traumatic combat action soldiers should be provided with psychological first aid and counsel them in an ethically and culturally appropriate... ... 25 Feb 2010 17:09
Military Leads Mental Health Care Transformation Military Leads Mental Health Care Transformation http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=58082 {EXCERPT} Department of Defense, Lisa Daniel 24, 2010 The United States is in the middle of a cultural transformation in mental health treatment led by the Defense Department and the military... http://www.defe... 25 Feb 2010 17:09
A traumatic effect A traumatic effect http://www.thesundaily.com/article.cfm?id=43716 {EXCERPT} The Sun Daily, Leon Chin A decade after the Vietnam War, research found that 30% of the veterans had at some point in their lives suffered from PTSD. This is a delayed psychological... http://www.thesundaily.com/article.cfm?id=43716 ... 25 Feb 2010 00:26
Early Abuse Tied to More Depression in Children ScienceDaily (Feb. 7, 2010) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100205081811.htm Although children can be depressed for many reasons, new evidence suggests that there are physiological differences among depressed children based on their experiences of abuse before age 5. Early abuse may be especially dama... 24 Feb 2010 22:14
Combat Trauma from the Ancient times to Modern Day Combat Trauma from the Ancient times to Modern Day http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2010/02/combat-trauma-from-ancient-times-to.html {EXCERPT} Sri Lanka Guardian (blog) During the World War 2 (1939-1945) battle stress were classified as Operational Fatigue or War Neurosis. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was evident in dur... 18 Feb 2010 21:52
Survivorship Music Webinar and Writing Workshops - February 2010 Survivorship Music Webinar and Writing Workshops - February 2010 http://www.survivorship.org/webinars.html http://www.survivorship.org/workshops.html Mike Skinner Webinar, February 6, 2010 Hope, Healing and Help through Music and Advocacy Mike Skinner is the Webinar presenter on Saturday, February 6. Hope, ... 2 Feb 2010 18:07
Benefit upgrade for military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder Benefit upgrade for military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100130/BIZ/701309959/1005 {EXCERPT} HeraldNet, Tom Philpott It will mean, from date of discharge, eligibility for disability retirement and access to Tricare, the military's triple health insurance option,..... 2 Feb 2010 18:07
PTSD: Brain Scans May Help Diagnosis in Army Veterans PTSD: Brain Scans May Help Diagnosis in Army Veterans http://dailycaller.com/2010/01/25/ptsd-brain-scans-may-help-diagnosis-in-army-veterans/ {EXCERPT} Daily Caller, Mark Thompson 29, 2009 photo shows US Marine Lance Cpl. Jonah Rosemeyer, right, of Avon, Ind., taking a test on reaction and concentration time at the... 25 Jan 2010 21:53
Montana model for PTSD detection to face first major test Montana model for PTSD detection to face first major test http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20100124/NEWS01/1240301/1002/news01/Montana-model-for-PTSD-detection-to-face-first-major-test {EXCERPT} Great Falls Tribune, Eric Newhouse This year, more than 1000 soldiers from the Montana National Guard are schedul... 24 Jan 2010 18:09
Scanning the brain for PTSD Scanning the brain for PTSD http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/01/20/ptsd-qa/ {EXCERPT} Minnesota Public Radio, Tom Crann Researchers at the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Veterans Administration Medical Center have found a... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/01/20/pt... 21 Jan 2010 18:05
Post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosed with magnetism Post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosed with magnetism http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-01/iop-psd011810.php {EXCERPT} EurekAlert (press release)... led by Apostolos P Georgopoulos and Brian Engdahl, worked with the 74 veterans - all of whom had served in either World War 2, Vietnam, Afghanistan or... ... 20 Jan 2010 18:37
Using yoga to treat soldiers with PTSD Using yoga to treat soldiers with PTSD http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=11848575 {EXCERPT} KUAM.com, Heather Hauswirth Guam - In 1969 former US Army sergeant Frances H. Wolford received a Purple Heart for his bravery. He was wounded in combat in Vietnam,... http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=11848575 ... 20 Jan 2010 18:37
Latest News Study seeks to locate, help women veterans: Post-traumatic stress Latest News Study seeks to locate, help women veterans: Post-traumatic stress http://behavioralhealthcentral.com/index.php/20100118178146/Latest-News/study-seeks-to-locate-help-women-veterans-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-is-its-focus-albuquerque-journal-nm.html {EXCERPT} Behavioral Health Central (blog) Women Vet... 19 Jan 2010 16:58
Protect your health by defeating Anxiety with FREE online sessions based on sounds and music Protect your health by defeating Anxiety with FREE online sessions based on sounds and music Anxiety is a mood condition associated with uneasiness, fear, or worry that occurs without an identifiable menace. It is different from fear because the latter occurs in the presence of an observed threat. Additionally, fe... 18 Jan 2010 12:03 |