By Debbie Gregory Post-traumatic stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have come to the forefront of public awareness. But the symptoms are not new. Previous generations used to call these maladies shell-shock, battle fatigue and soldier’s heart. But what many people may not realize is that PTSD is not exclusive to members of the military […]
By Debbie Gregory Real heroes don’t usually become heroes by accident. Becoming a hero usually requires making a conscious decision to take action when a need arises, despite the risks or costs to one’s self. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter is a Medal of Honor recipient. He received the award from President Obama on August […]
By Debbie Gregory The U.S. military has explored multiple avenues to improve the effectiveness of treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). But in spite of their attempts, service members seem to feel that they aren’t getting the desired results. At the request of the American Legion, a survey conducted by […]
By Debbie Gregory Beginning in 2010, Congress named June 27th as Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. Since then, June has been recognized as a month to raise PTSD awareness throughout the U.S. PTSD is a condition in which the body’s fight or flight response becomes overactive following a life threatening or horrific event, and […]
By Debbie Gregory Like it or not, military deployments often change people. Many previously deployed service members feel like they don’t fit in when they return. Their social behaviors can change. They might be more serious. This is normal. But there is a difference between changed behavior and alarming behavior. While most families have […]
By Debbie Gregory. U.S. military Veterans don’t like it when anyone tarnishes the reputation of their country, their branch of service and their traditions. Some Veterans take considerable offense when one of their own steps out of line. For decades, many Veterans, even decorated combat Veterans, have been considered outsiders if their discharges were dis-honorable in […]
By Debbie Gregory. One of the biggest concerns for combat Veterans is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Service members who survived the horrific events of war and witnessed the aftermath when the dust cleared often struggle with the brain’s inability to cope with the memories of those experiences. Many people don’t understand PTSD. Our service members […]
By Debbie Gregory. Many Veterans often feel a loss of camaraderie after they separate from active duty. Reconnecting with battle-buddies and talking about their feats is one of the most effective methods for combating the aches of military separation. It is for this reason that so many Veterans join social clubs such as the American […]
By Debbie Gregory. Imagine if Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) could be diagnosed in a similar fashion to diabetes? Could doctors actually be able to determine whether or not someone suffers from PTSD, just by checking their blood? Research is currently underway at the University of California, Santa Barbara, that could ultimately make this type […]
By Debbie Gregory. Like their family who serves or has served, military family members sacrifice in support of their country. These parents, spouses, grandparents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and children of American service members have had to say goodbye to their loved one, often multiple times, hoping that they come home safely. It is an […]
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