Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has perhaps existed as long as mankind has experienced trauma. It was finally recognized as a diagnosable condition in 1980, when the American Psychological Association included it in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for mental health practitioners.1 Despite the length of time it took for medical practitioners to formally recognize the […]
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more than a diagnosis. It affects how you feel, think and act every day. It can leave you or a loved one feeling exhausted both emotionally and physically. But it can also be an opportunity for moving forward and finding energy in life. Where Does PTSD Come From? PTSD […]
On This Page: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Integrated Treatment Incest is a serious issue that we rarely talk about. Incest survivors are often plagued by shame, embarrassment and misplaced guilt. When a child or young adult is sexually abused by a trusted family member, it can cause lasting damage, depression and even PTSD. These problems […]
On This Page: Understanding PTSD How Counseling Helps PTSD Victims How to Find the Right PTSD Counseling Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a potentially devastating disease that frequently leads to substance abuse and other psychological distress if it is not treated. Hostage victims usually experience some form of PTSD and can benefit from specialized counseling. […]
It wasn’t too long ago when most people thought only military veterans suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. More recently, the condition has become known simply as PTS, in an effort to reduce the stigma that calling trauma a disorder can create. But in reality, many people still do think that PTS only happens […]
The news reports of PTSD on the rise often cite instances of veterans who develop the disorder after being deployed overseas. But a new study shows that even a stressful life-changing event can precipitate a mental disorder. You don’t even need to leave the country. A cross-country move, job change, hospital stay or new baby […]
We are born with a natural instinct to survive. If someone tries to hurt us, we fight back. So why do so many who go through traumatic events feel guilt for surviving? And why do some have a harder time coping with the aftermath than others? Tragedies like the Sandy Hook school shooting, the recent […]
The Army’s suicide rate is at the highest level in history, with more American soldiers taking their own lives than being killed by the Taliban. The Pentagon reported in June that suicides among soldiers averaged one per day so far in 2012, surpassing the rate of combat fatalities. The Army lost 38 soldiers to suspected […]
There were 61,561 infants born in 2010 with the help of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). While those babies were no doubt seen as gifts to their parents who had struggled with infertility, a new study shows that fertility treatment is stressful – even for those who manage to conceive. The process is so stressful, in […]
As we celebrated the Fourth of July, many of us gave thanks for the servicemen and women who have bravely fought for our freedom. Ironically, the fireworks we use to celebrate those sacrifices are something some vets try to avoid. The bright colors against the backdrop of the night sky never fail to draw “ooohs” […]