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New VA Regulations Regarding PTSD and Disability – Some Media Interviews and...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has made it easier for Veterans to make a claim for disability based on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (‘PTSD’). In the coming weeks, I will discuss the changes,...
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What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (‘PTSD’)?
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition resulting from exposure to direct or indirect threat of death, serious injury or a physical threat....
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Sexual Assault in the Military – DOD Creates Safe Helpline for Victims of...
Sexual assault in the military is a big problem. Sexual assault is any physical contact of a sexual nature against a person’s will. Sexual assault includes unwanted grabbing and touching, as well as...
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Inspector General Report: VA Understates Delays In Handling Veterans’ Mental...
Click to visit NPR's site and listen to the story NPR reports this morning that an Inspector General’s report at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) titled Veterans Health Administration – Review...
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June is PTSD Awareness Month – PTSD Issues Specific to Women
A big topic in the new’s lately has been MST – Military Sexual Trauma. The armed services are finally starting to give recognition to the facts: women are being sexually assaulted in the military....
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June is PTSD Awareness Month – Sexual Trauma Can Cause PTSD
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website clearly tells veterans that unwanted sexual contact for both women and men can be a stressor that triggers Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)....
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June is PTSD Awareness Month – Understanding PTSD and Substance Abuse
A common problem in veterans who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the use of alcohol and drugs. Some individuals consciously use substances to relieve symptoms they are...
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June is PTSD Awareness Month – A Guide for Families
Your loved ones that have served in a war zone may seem like different people when they return home. To help families understand the experiences of their family members who have served, the Department...
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June is PTSD Awareness Month – Living With a Combat Injured Veteran
I recently found a very insightful blog authored by 3 spouses of combat wounded veterans, called Living With a Combat Injured Veteran – When the War Comes Home. The authors offer very personal...
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June is PTSD Awareness Month – PTSD Alliance
The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Alliance has a great website providing resources to those who suffer from PTSD and their families. The PTSD Alliance includes four national organizations that...
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June is PTSD Awareness Month – Understanding PTSD Treatment
As you learn more about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it is useful to understand how health professionals treat PTSD. Finding out how you or a loved one can deal with PTSD and improve their...
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June is PTSD Awareness Month – How to Locate a VA PTSD Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs has a feature on their website where you can enter your location and find the nearest VA center treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Click on the picture...
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June is PTSD Awareness Month – What can I do if I think I have PTSD?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a very informative website to educate people about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The following is taken from their page titled What can I do...
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Big Changes for Diagnosing PTSD
Brenda Walker, MA at BrainBlogger.com reported on upcoming changes to the way psychologists and pyschiatrists disagnose Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Mental Health professionals use the...
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