PTSD
Sept. 11 First Responder Fights On Behalf Of Others Who Rushed To Help
Demolition supervisor John Feal was working at ground zero 16 years ago when an 8,000-pound piece of steel crushed his foot. After being denied medical compensation, he became an advocate for others.
Texas Expedites Help From Out-Of-State Health Care Providers
As the medical and mental health needs of people affected by Harvey become apparent, Texas has made it easier for out-of-state health workers to come lend a hand.
A Retired Marine And A Photojournalist Confront War's 'Invisible Injuries'
Marine Sgt. TJ Brennan suffered from memory loss after being injured by a grenade in Afghanistan in 2010. Finbarr O'Reilly captured the event on film. Now the two men have written a memoir.
'Combat Medicine:' Afghanistan Vet Seeks To Help Others Through Hip-Hop
A new hip-hop album by a veteran of the war in Afghanistan drops Wednesday. His target audience: fellow vets suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
A Pulse Nightclub Responder Confronts A New Crisis: PTSD
The Pulse Nightclub shootings in Orlando a year ago killed 49 people. It was a horrific scene for first responders, and some are still struggling to cope with what they saw that night.
New Documentary 'Farmer/Veteran' Traces Long Road To Recovery From PTSD
The Warfare May Be Remote But The Trauma Is Real
Drone pilots and intelligence analysts who work with them may not be in physical danger themselves but "no doubt are war fighters" who experience psychological stress, says the Air Force.
How Playing Tetris Tames The Trauma Of A Car Crash
Researchers were able to dial down painful recollections of a car crash by having people play the video game Tetris while in the emergency room. The technique makes use of the malleability of memory.
Veteran Teaches Therapists How To Talk About Gun Safety When Suicide's A Risk
The VA is now training counselors in how to better understand and bring up guns and gun safety without alienating clients who are combat veterans.