Recent headlines about post-traumatic stress disorder
Questions loom over drug given to sleepless vets
Thousands of soldiers suffering from PTSD have received a potent anti-psychotic called Seroquel. Several soldiers and veterans have died while taking the pills, raising concerns among some military families that the government is not being up front about the drug's risks. They want Congress to investigate.
For Iraq veteran, PTSD is the enemy that stays on the attack, but he's fighting back
Dallas Morning News
On the road ahead, a turkey vulture lurches into the air. Mike Nashif, driving at a 60-mph clip with an 18-wheeler bearing down in the oncoming lane, realizes that a collision with the bird is unavoidable.
Officers learn to deal with situations involving PTSD
The Augusta Chronicle
VA officials are sharing their knowledge about post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Alleged shooter suffered from PTSD after Iraq
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Police have not released a motive for the double-murder and apparent suicide Friday in Makiki, but court records show the alleged shooter was struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder related to combat.
White House Calls for Streamlining Coverage of PTSD for Vets
In his weekly address on Saturday, President Obama said that the Department of Veterans Affairs will make it easier for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to receive the treatment and benefits that they need.
U.S. Army employs dogs in fight against PTSD
The Army is using dogs "much more" to help soldiers recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to the Army Surgeon General's special assistant for mental health, Col. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, M.D.
1 in 10 Iraq Soldiers May Be Mentally Ill
According to a new study conducted by researchers at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, mental health problems are common among soldiers returning from Iraq.
Haiti: After the devastation, the emotional wreckage
It may seem premature to think about now, but Haitians who survive the horrific earthquake will be at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
A Practical Guide for Clinicians and Counselors. While much has been discovered about the relationship between trauma and addiction, not all clinicians are trained in both fields. PTSD and Addiction is a defining book that provides understanding and direction.
