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Military Examines Yoga for PTSD Relief (fitnessbusinesspro.com)

To combat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among war veterans, the U.S. military is exploring alternative methods, such as yoga nidra, for treating the condition. Yoga nidra uses meditation,... More

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Submitted 8 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |

Military reaches out to soldiers with PTSD (www.ctv.ca)

Experts say the military's new mental-health awareness campaign is a long time coming, and provides essential treatment for soldiers suffering from the horrors of war.

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Submitted 8 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |

Military needs to step up PTSD efforts (www.orilliapacket.com)

Whether it's trying to keep up the tough exterior associated with being a member of the military, or whether it's embarrassment at having to admit something's wrong or ask for help, the country's... More

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Submitted 9 months ago by cdoherty | 0 Comments |

Bringing the War Back Home (www.sundayherald.com)

Psycological impact of multiple tours of combat on veterans is devastating. Army keeping psychologically disabled troops in the warzone to keep the numbers up.

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Submitted 10 months ago by kellercopy | 0 Comments |

When McCain Says 'Tested' (news.aol.com)

The question that's really at the root of all of this is one of judgment, not experience. A shell-shocked soldier who fought several tours in Iraq but now suffers from PTSD has plenty of military... More

Tags: john mccain,ptsd,mental health,iraq,military,2008 elections,presidential campaign,presidency

Submitted about 1 year ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

Mental health of military children studied (www.ftleavenworthlamp.com)

Studies show that most military children are just as healthy and resilient as civilian children, but psychiatrists are concerned about their stress levels, said a mental health expert during the... More

Tags: mental health,military,military children,psychiatry,united states,us army

Submitted about 1 year ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

Family, friends say military must do more (www.siouxcityjournal.com)

Now it's that sentiment that perplexes the Sioux City woman as she seeks to understand why Carl stuck a gun in his mouth and pulled the trigger. Seven months after he returned from war, U.S. Army... More

Tags: iowa,sioux city,ptsd,us army,carl b mccoy,alcoholism,military

Submitted about 1 year ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

PTSD After Military Peacekeeping (psychcentral.com)

The feeling of being unable to control a situation at the time of trauma can result in PTSD among peacekeeping veterans.

Tags: psychology,ptsd,military,peacekeeping,trauma,mental health,anxiety disorders

Submitted about 1 year ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

U.S. should treat veterans with respect (atlanticville.gmnews.com)

My nephew, U.S. Army Sgt. Coleman Bean, died earlier this month. He was 25, and he took his own life. I've spent this week in New Jersey, where Coleman lived, helping his parents and brothers get... More

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Submitted about 1 year ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

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