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- How Veterans Can Cope with Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatPossibly one of the most agitating side effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in combat veterans is an overwhelming feeling of guilt. The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops PTSD, either during or shortly after combat, and the Mayo Clinic ...
Views: 1337 - How Meditation Benefits Veterans with Mental Illness and TBIs, Pt. 2 - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Abigail FazelatPart 1 of this article demonstrated the many ways in which soldiers benefit from practicing meditation, especially those who are affected by mental illnesses like PTSD as well as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). This article actually teaches veterans how to meditate. The U.S. Department of ...
Views: 1335 - PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMillions of Americans every year find themselves plagued by a variety of anxiety disorders that potentially affect every facet of their daily lives. Some of these anxiety disorders surround specific incidents in life, like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder involves anxiety after an individual ...
Views: 1324 - Veterans, PTSD, and Dementia? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1323 - Memorial Day, Past and Present - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThis past Monday was Memorial Day, a day to celebrate those military members who have made “the ultimate sacrifice”. The History Channel hosts a video on the channel’s website called “Memorial Day” that delves into the history behind the holiday. The inspiration behind the holiday was first ...
Views: 1321 - Biological Root of Violence Revealed? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatCan medical science now physically predict individuals whom are most likely to commit acts of violence? Adrian Raine, a criminologist and author of The Biology of Violence, has discovered a biological root that exists in many “cold-blooded killers”. In general, Raine refers to an inclination ...
Views: 1314 - Discharged from the Military- Now What? Finding Purpose as a Civilian - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe military can quickly become an all-consuming lifestyle for both soldiers and their families. However, when those soldiers are discharged and released back into the civilian world, one out of five of those soldiers will severely struggle with that adjustment. The U.S. Department of ...
Views: 1303 - How Deployments Worsen PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1303 - Society's Impossible Expectations from Returning Soldiers - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatCivilians will never know the struggles and torments that soldiers endure while in combat. Because of the highly-stressful and volatile atmosphere of war, it is no wonder that combat veterans find it hard to shake their wartime experiences when returning back to civilian life. It’s as though the ...
Views: 1302 - Why Veterans Need to Take Up Writing - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Abigail FazelatA June 2012 issue of Writer’s Digest quotes George Orwell as having once said, “writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand". ...
Views: 1282 - The Link between Combat Veterans and Growing Suicide Rates - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEvery day, 22 veterans take their own lives, mostly because of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, affects one in five combat veterans. Normally, soldiers and civilians alike believe that once a soldier ...
Views: 1231 - Veterans Barely Surviving College - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatAlthough tens of thousands of returning combat veterans are going back to school, hardly any are making it to graduation day. NBC News covered a study conducted by the Colorado Workforce Development Council in an article called “Thousands of Veterans Failing in Latest Battlefield: College,” ...
Views: 1183 - PTSD Vets Need a Mental Cleanse - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatIt is always a good idea to perform physical cleanses now and again to rid the body of toxins and other forms of waste. However, did you know that it is equally important to perform mental cleanses as well? Mental cleanses provide a clearer mind and a stronger sense of self, which for people who ...
Views: 1164 - Exercises for Relaxation - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatIt is no secret that daily physical exercise can significantly lower stress levels over time. Studies have revealed that physical exercise lowers levels of the chemical cortisol in the brain—the hormone solely responsible for stress—while simultaneously raising the levels of endorphins—the ...
Views: 1150 - Following Fort Hood - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatA few days ago, there was a shooting at Fort Hood purportedly by a veteran who possesses either signs and symptoms of PTSD or possibly even a traumatic brain injury. While the situation is still currently under investigation, this resurgence of military PTSD reminds us all that mental and ...
Views: 1149 - Homelessness Haunting Veterans - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMany members of the military get to enjoy the luxury of on-base housing while in service. But when returning back to civilian life, hundreds of thousands of veterans are left homeless, but for various (and mostly preventable) reasons. According to Military.com, “one-third of adult homeless ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Veterans and a Secret Waiting List - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMany news outlets, including CNN, have voraciously covered the newest scandal regarding the Veterans’ Administration. A VA facility located in Phoenix, AZ, was discovered to have left 40 U.S. veterans die from lack of care due to the presence of a secret waiting list. According to a CNN ...
Views: 1144 - Foods that Lower Stress - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatWe all know that eating a balanced diet from all of the major food groups it the best way to stay physically healthy. But did you know that there are certain foods that boost your mental health as well? Many foods from various food groups can actually significantly lower stress levels, which for ...
Views: 1099 - PTSD Vets and Their Pets - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatPets are notoriously beneficial to a human’s well-being. They keep their owners company, they provide a sense of fun and relaxation, and can even serve as great listeners. In fact, some religions, like the pagans, put so much emphasis on pets precisely for their properties of healing and ...
Views: 1098 - Creating the Perfect Atmosphere for PTSD Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMental illness is a lifelong struggle, and many sufferers feel like they are left to deal with their conditions all on their own. Oftentimes, people who suffer from any sort of mental illness feel that they are completely alone and alienated by their condition. Many veterans diagnosed with ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - The Link Between Starbucks and Veterans with PTSD - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatWhat do coffee and our U.S. troops have in common? This past week, the CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, has donated $30 million to U.S. troops, and CBS News was only one of several news outlets who eagerly covered the story this past Wednesday. Schultz confessed to CBS news that since American ...
Views: 1054 - Veterans Losing Benefits, Causing Stress - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1033 - Losing a Loved One to PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Abigail FazelatNo one is ever prepared to lose a loved one, and especially not to suicide. However, for veterans and military families alike, loss is rapidly becoming a part of life. Military suicide rates are growing astronomically—roughly 22 veterans a day are taking their own lives after they return from ...
Views: 1002 - Days that Will Live in Infamy – “Anxiety Anniversaries” - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2014 from Abigail FazelatFor people who have endured serious trauma, the concept of anniversaries isn’t so special. “Anxiety anniversaries” act as psychological bookmarks in a person’s memory that takes them back to a specific traumatic incident that occurred during a certain time of year. Both the APA and the U.S, ...
Views: 970 - Veterans Fighting PTSD During Combat - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs finds that one in five combat veterans suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Usually, people think that PTSD is developed after an individual undergoes a traumatic event, but people can also develop the disorder before the traumatic event ...
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