PTSD: Never Hesitate to Ask for Help
Never Quit Fighting; Never Hesitate to Ask for Help with PTSD As a Black woman soldier, I had to make myself the picture of perfection. There was no room...
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PTSD: Through the Veil of Time and Tears
PTSD: Through the Veil of Time and Tears In his poignant memoir, “Goodbye To All That,” British poet Robert Graves, a World War I veteran, painted a...
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PTSD: Reclaiming Control – Trauma
How our body reacts to trauma Most of us think about PTSD as emotional and mental distress following a traumatic event or series of events, and yes, of...
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Hidden Helpers: Month of the Military Caregiver
Hidden Helpers May is the Month of the Military Caregiver Military caregivers are the all-too-often unsung heroes who play a critical role in the health and...
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In the shadow of our veterans
Veteran Caregivers: In the shadow of our veterans In this magazine, we give much attention – and rightfully so – to the veterans who served or are currently...
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The Military Child – Poem
The Military Child My neighbors down the street are a military family. Dad is active-duty Navy and holds very high rank within the aviation division…...
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PTSD: Reclaiming Control – Exploring Treatment
Exploring Treatment Although the psychological impact of war has been known for thousands of years, the ‘official’ diagnosis of PTSD was only formalized...
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Supporting Our Mighty Military Kids
Supporting Our Mighty Military Kids A military child can be described in various ways: strong, resilient, adaptable, puissant, and the list goes on. Yet,...
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PTSD: Traumatic brain injury impacts PTSD
How traumatic brain injury impacts PTSD Combat injury often includes traumatic brain injury (TBI), which understandably can be accompanied by psychological...
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Let’s talk about your brain
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month so let’s talk about your brain. The brain is approximately 3-4 pounds of soft tissue floating in cerebrospinal fluid...
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