(CBS4) - June is National PTSD Awareness Month. Nearly 10% of people experience post-traumatic stress disorder in their lives and it's not always a dangerous event that can be the cause. "Witnessing ...
Fireworks are usually fun, but not for everyone. For veterans like Heather Dillwood, the emotional triggers from loud noises bring back nightmares of combat."It just kind of puts you back in that ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Gayle Anderson reports from Guide Dogs of ...
June has been set aside to promote awareness of a major issue facing a demographic that is struggling and minimally supported. No, I’m not talking about Pride. I’m talking about PTSD, which is ...
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — On June 27th each year the world recognizes the effects post traumatic stress can have on the lives of those affected by it. Kelly Guirdy and her husband care for veterans and ...
Since its founding in 1989, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Center for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) has maintained a commitment to improve the care of veterans through ...
Like flies to bright lights, American media outlets are persistently drawn to the insidious. If there’s a doubt in your mind about that, consider how much time was devoted to Will Smith’s slap of ...
National Guard soldiers have higher rates of mental health problems than others. June 13, 2010— -- After combat duty in Iraq or Afghanistan, members of the National Guard appear to have higher ...
Today is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Injury (PTSD/I) Awareness Day, when we formally recognize the devastating impacts of PTSD/I and discuss the steps we still must take to ensure ...