Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

McDonald Promises Veterans Same-day Appointments for Health Care

By Debbie Gregory. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald has made a lofty promise to Veterans: by December,…

9 years ago

Army Looks to Tackle Anger Amongst Combat Vets

By Debbie Gregory. It is not uncommon for military veterans to join police forces and vice versa. Both jobs offer…

9 years ago

Should Military Service Earn Non-citizen Veterans a Second Chance at Citizenship?

By Debbie Gregory. A baby born on U.S. soil is automatically granted U.S. citizenship. Another path to citizenship is through…

9 years ago

Virtual Reality Therapy Recognized as a Treatment for Trauma

By Debbie Gregory. Re-adjusting to being a civilian can be a tough transition, especially when accompanied by insomnia, irritability and…

9 years ago

Military Status Could Give Veterans a Chance Instead of a Cell

Most veterans are strengthened by their military service, but in many cases, the combat experience has left veterans with Post-Traumatic…

9 years ago

Senate Advances Proposal to Help Veterans with Mental Trauma

By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. Senate recently passed, on a voice vote, a proposal by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., to…

10 years ago

Hippocampus Size May Determine PTSD Treatment

By Debbie Gregory. Thanks to advances in medical technology, researchers have begun to study the effect of PTSD on the…

10 years ago

Survey Reveals Increase in Post-9/11 Veterans who have Considered Suicide

By Debbie Gregory. A new survey of more than 3000 post-9/11 veterans by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)…

10 years ago

Does PTSD Jeopardize Insurability for Veterans?

By Debbie Gregory. Can you qualify for life insurance if you have PTSD? It depends on each individual’s circumstances, as…

10 years ago

Undercover Prisoner Reveals Insights About Jailed Veterans

By Debbie Gregory. Since last fall, A&E cameras have been rolling inside the Clark County Jail as seven people went…

10 years ago