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,…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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)…

9 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…

9 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…

9 years ago