Army expanding mental health program despite research
The Army is expanding a $50-million-per-year program created in 2009 to help soldiers withstand mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder despite research by its own scientists showing it does nothing to reduce PTSD.
Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/nation/2013/10/07/army-resilience-training-research-criticism/2938069/
Breaking the Silence Around PTSD in the Military
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is heavily stigmatized in the military/police/veterans community. First, any form of mental illness is often seen as a sign of weakness — a cardinal sin in those organizations. Second, there is a pervasive belief that anyone claiming PTSD is faking it in order to receive medical benefits. It is often held that the only people ‘entitled’ to have PTSD are those who saw combat, witnessed genocide, etc, and that anyone else is a faker.
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/jeff-rosemartland/ptsd-and-the-military_b_4016389.html?just_reloaded=1
Why Everyone Should Be a Wingman
After 12 years with the nation at war, it’s no wonder that military families are under stress and overwhelmed. Spouses and service members alike deal with the strain of prolonged separations. Husbands and wives of deployed members endure extended periods where they must raise children alone.
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sue-hoppin/why-everyone-should-be-a-_b_4017005.html
Medical Marijuana Law Changes Help PTSD Patients
Mainers living with post traumatic stress disorder will soon have another option to manage their symptoms. Next week, state law will allow doctors to legally recommend medical marijuana for patients.
“Until I found medical marijuana, I was a ticking time bomb.”
When Marine Corps Sergeant Ryan Begin’s elbow was blown off by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2004, that was just the beginning of his pain. Doctors also diagnosed him with post traumatic stress disorder.
[Video] http://wabi.tv/2013/10/01/medical-marijuana-law-changes-help-ptsd-patients/
Returning combat doctors suffering from PTSD
As thousands of foreign troops withdraw from Afghanistan, many soldiers are returning home with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. Much of the attention has been focused on infantry troops. But PTSD has also taken a heavy toll on those who were sent to Afghanistan to save lives.
Listen here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-01/returning-combat-doctors-suffering-from-ptsd/4992226
Veterans, caregivers at Bangor event praise law allowing use of marijuana to treat PTSD
BANGOR, Maine — Former U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan Begin returned from war in Iraq without his right elbow. A roadside bomb destroyed it in 2004. Begin’s scars weren’t all visible when he returned home.
“You can’t trust anyone,” said Begin, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder in the wake of his service. “Any situation, all you can see is the danger.”
Burned in surgery, Army vet fights VA for PTSD pay
These days, former Army Spc. Stephen Anthony sleeps on his sister’s couch, struggling with the depression, nightmares and anger symptomatic of post-traumatic stress disorder.
‘Thank You For Your Service’ follows soldiers after battles are over
In ‘Thank You For Your Service,’ David Finkel follows post-war soldiers (and their families) as they struggle with PTSD and fight a battle within.
Buy book: http://www.amazon.com/Thank-Your-Service-David-Finkel/dp/0374180660
Read more: http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-david-finkel-20131006,0,259858.story
Organization Use Service Dogs To Helps Veterans With PTSD
Man’s best friend is lending a helping paw to aid military personnel and veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). www.k9sforwarriors.org
Read More: http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/23603023/organization-use-service-dogs-to-helps-veterans-with-ptsd
MILITARY JUSTICE FOR ALL 