Armed Services Research Teams Hoping for Quicker Cure for PTSD
The United States Defense Department has spent about $60 million a year since 2006 on research related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery allocated $800 million for 80 research projects in 2010. It is an investment that may save money in the future, in that according to projections [...]
The Relationship Between Sleep and Trauma
After experiencing a traumatic event, survivors are often encouraged to rest. Previous studies have even shown a connection between sleep and the lessening of the impact of those events on the permanent memory. A new study suggests, however, that sleeping following a traumatic event may instead strengthen the impact of the negative experience and the [...]
Older Veterans Struggling with Late Onset PTSD
Dedicating time in service to your country is a noble profession, but it is one that can have consequences in the long run. According to this Bellingham Herald piece, older veterans are discovering the effect of their service during times of war, even years after their service ended. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend [...]
Penn State Sex Scandal Points Out Severity of Trauma
At first it seemed impossible. The father of six adopted children, an admired athlete, and the founder of a charity that helped disadvantaged children through one of the best college football programs in the country, Jerry Sandusky was beloved in his local community and nationally known through his inspirational autobiography. It seemed impossible that such [...]
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