More than 75 percent of wounded veterans are battling post-traumatic stress (PTS), according to the Wounded Warrior Project’s 2015 Alumni Survey. PTS and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are two of the biggest mental health issues facing veterans today. The organization…
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Vietnam veterans with PTS are at a higher risk of death
Vietnam veterans with post-traumatic stress (PTS) have a twofold higher average death rate than those without the disorder. New research suggests that warzone trauma may still negatively impact veterans’ health more than three decades after the Vietnam War. A study…
Tagged with: Mental Health, Nida Corry, PLLC, PTS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Veterans Affairs, Vietnam War
Detroit named worst city for veterans to live in
Detroit, Michigan, received the worst overall ranking in WalletHub’s list of the most veteran-friendly cities in the United States in terms of standard of living. The consumer finance site compared 100 of the nation’s most populated cities against 18 criteria…
Detroit named worst city for veterans to live in
Detroit, Michigan, received the worst overall ranking in WalletHub’s list of the most veteran-friendly cities in the United States in terms of standard of living. The consumer finance site compared 100 of the nation’s most populated cities against 18 criteria…
Student creates app to improve sleep for veterans with PTSD
For some veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a basic good night’s sleep can often be elusive. A college student has developed a smartphone and smartwatch application that aims to help veterans by preventing night terrors, which are a major…
Tagged with: Iraq, Pebble Time, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tyler Skluzacek, Veterans Affairs
Student creates app to improve sleep for veterans with PTSD
For some veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a basic good night’s sleep can often be elusive. A college student has developed a smartphone and smartwatch application that aims to help veterans by preventing night terrors, which are a major…
Tagged with: Iraq, Pebble Time, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tyler Skluzacek, Veterans Affairs
Michigan veterans hotline offers round-the-clock help and information
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) has established a special hotline for the state’s veterans. It aims to assist veterans on issues such as financial emergencies, benefits information, home repairs, homelessness assistance and property tax questions. The hotline is staffed…
Michigan veterans hotline offers round-the-clock help and information
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) has established a special hotline for the state’s veterans. It aims to assist veterans on issues such as financial emergencies, benefits information, home repairs, homelessness assistance and property tax questions. The hotline is staffed…
Study highlights PTSD among female Vietnam War veterans
A new study suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more common among female veterans who served in the Vietnam War than previously thought. Around 20 percent of women who served in Vietnam as part of the U.S. military…
Tagged with: Air Force, Kathryn Magruder, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, United States, Veterans Affairs, Vietnam War
Study highlights PTSD among female Vietnam War veterans
A new study suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more common among female veterans who served in the Vietnam War than previously thought. Around 20 percent of women who served in Vietnam as part of the U.S. military…
Tagged with: Air Force, Kathryn Magruder, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, United States, Veterans Affairs, Vietnam War
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