Category: PTSD

  • Understanding  PTSD for Veterans

    Understanding PTSD for Veterans

    By Samantha Trejo Pichardo Veterans go through a lot of trauma as a result of their vocation. Below is an infographic on the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD] on them. Many military service members, especially those who are transitioning back to civilian life, often struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This mental health…

  • Warning Signs That the Loved Ones of an Addict Are Not Coping

    By Lauren Wilden Addiction doesn’t just affect those with a dangerous dependency on alcohol or drugs. Often, the experiences of those on the sidelines watching their loved ones spiral into the depths of addiction are even more raw and distressing than for the individual suffering with the problem.  Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere has recently been…

  • PTSD: New theory explains what goes wrong in the brain

    by Elisabeth Peters The experience of a dangerous situation or a shocking event logically has a big impact on us.  I think we’ve all heard about cases of soldiers suffering after coming back from a war zone, they’ve left the war but the war hasn’t left them. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is in my opinion…

  • Overcoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

    By Taylor Tomita Most of us are aware of Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by now.  While previous generations might have suffered from insufficient awareness, various nonprofits and Hollywood have done a terrific job of educating the public of this problem, especially when concerning veterans. However, we are no closer to eliminating this problem; actually,…