SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The fourth of July holiday weekend is fast approaching, but for some people, it can be a trigger when it comes to their mental health. According to the United States ...
CHICAGO (WGN) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches rapidly, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is reminding locals about the trauma that can be associated with fireworks for those who have ...
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to the ...
In the 30-plus years since I started working as a psychiatrist, there’s been a huge surge in therapists focusing on trauma. For the most part, this is a good thing. We know that trauma, defined as an ...
With the New Year come loud celebrations with fireworks and more. For some people, including veterans, loud sounds and flashing lights could trigger PTSD. A local VFW is making sure veterans and their ...
HARD FOR SOME OF THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED. WE’RE STOCKED. WE’RE READY. WE’RE READY TO LIGHT UP THE SKY. THE COUNTDOWN TO AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY IS ON, AND SOME GRANITE STATERS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY PLANNING ...
In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks in Israel, a team of psychologists and psychiatrists noticed an unsettling pattern among survivors: obsessions and compulsions that hadn't been there before ...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Veterans from across Kern County express their thoughts & concerns with the national holiday, and how it does effect them. Fireworks tend to trigger veterans with PTSD, ...
Source: Yuri A/Shutterstock A health care provider in a war zone e-mailed me recently with an urgent request: to advise on the design of a clinic for war victims suffering from mental trauma or ...
When survivors of the October 7th attacks returned to what was left of their homes, many carried with them more than grief or post-traumatic stress. A new study shows that the trauma also fueled an ...