New research sheds light on the lingering effects that post-traumatic stress (PTS) can have on veterans long after they have returned home from deployment. A study of 1,007 Dutch soldiers has found that PTS symptoms among Afghanistan veterans spiked in…
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Survey shows thousands of wounded veterans struggle with PTS and TBI
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…
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
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
Wheels for Warriors program provides Michigan veterans with bicycles
Wheels for Warriors aims to help Michigan veterans who are in need of transportation. The program provides seriously injured soldiers and their families with adaptive vehicles to improve their quality of life. The program was launched by AmeriCorps and the…
Tagged with: Germany, Korea, Lenawee County, Michigan Region, Southeast Michigan, Tammy Sheldon, Veterans Affairs
Wheels for Warriors program provides Michigan veterans with bicycles
Wheels for Warriors aims to help Michigan veterans who are in need of transportation. The program provides seriously injured soldiers and their families with adaptive vehicles to improve their quality of life. The program was launched by AmeriCorps and the…
Tagged with: Germany, Korea, Lenawee County, Michigan Region, Southeast Michigan, Tammy Sheldon, 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…
American Airlines apologizes for stopping veteran with service dog from boarding flight
American Airlines came under fire after refusing to allow a veteran to board a plane with his service dog on Sept. 20. Captain Jason Haag, a former Marine, was trying to take a flight to Virginia with his service dog…
Tagged with: American Airlines, Captain Haag, Captain Jason Haag, ID, Robin Ganzert, Veterans Affairs, Victoria Lupica
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