veterans must endure lingering guilt from combat (Feb. 23), the military is quoted as describing the moral aspect of post-traumatic stress disorder as inner conflict. A true description as far as it goes, but in a way its a phrase that pulls its punches. The fact is, one major aspect ...
How service dogs are helping veterans cope with PTSD04:32 Copied Copied As the nation pauses on Veteran’s Day to thank those who have served this country for their sacrifice and dedication, our special series Those Who Serve continues. NBC’s Kerry Sanders joins TODAY from Lake Worth, Florid...
Unique equine therapy helps Veterans with PTSD This Veterans Day, we take a look at how Veterans are coping with PTSD. Havenfort looks to help, buy using a method of equine therapy. They share how it works on LiveNOW from FOX. Havenfort Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to provi...
About a 100 veterans and their service dogs are being studied by researchers at Purdue University of Indiana. As part of the unprecedented study, Cruz collected his saliva three times a day for three straight days this month to test his stress hormones. Army Sgt. Carlos Cruz with Hannah CBS...
Melinda has learned to use certain words to empower her students who are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She notes thatThe Veterans Yoga Project,a non-profit organization with a mission to provide education and support for the mindful use of yoga to aid in recovering from po...
It is a space where first responders and veterans can bond with others in the midst of their struggle and healing.” McBride and other healthcare professionals who attend Warrior PTSD Support Group meetings are trained in coping strategies and committed to creating supportive connections with ...
Seeing their joy and hearing each member speak of what being in the group means to them is a powerful recruitment tool. Performing for other veterans makes their confidence soar, and they are making plans to play out around the Veteran’s Administration campus more often. Ranks always surge af...
Veterans are not only treated for medical issues here at the VA Hospital. They also receive a lot of resources dealing with mental health and overall well-being. "When we look at how you're able to help other veterans today who are still battling PTSD and other things, how do you help...
An interview with Eric Shinseki, U.S. Veterans Affairs secretary, is presented. Shinseki recalls that President Barack Obama asked him to improve the care given to veterans and to change the agency into a 21st-century organizati...
Remember, PTSD doesn’t just affect veterans of the Iraq war and other current conflicts/wars. My sister recently started raising chickens for eggs and meat and when our grandfather stopped by he said he couldn’t help butcher the animals. “I made a promise that I would never harm a livi...