The number of active-duty military and veterans diagnosed with PTSD continues to climb, and to this point, there hasn’t been a very promising treatment plan. That may be changing soon, as a ...
Melissa Walker, an art therapist working with veterans, recently lead a TED Talk about the use of mask-making as a type of art therapy for veterans suffering from combined PTSD and TBI. Melissa works ...
A traumatic brain injury occurs when a blow or jolt to the head takes place that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain.
Over the last few weeks, the juxtaposition of headlines affecting veterans has proven one thing. The daily struggles of those who’ve served are ongoing and precious few truly understand how to solve ...
Several models of horse therapy, also called equine therapy, are being used for treating PTSD and TBI in veterans. What are these therapies, and how do they work?
Many faith-based programs that offer shelter and job training for veterans receive federal funding for their programs. When they receive federal funds, they cannot restrict access to the job-training ...
Legislation recently introduced into the United States Congress by Representative Joyce Beatty (D-OH) would authorize the VA to enter into partnerships with both public and private organizations to ...
The men and women fighting for our freedom often come home with various ailments, but one of the most dreaded is PTSD. While physical injuries heal over time, post-traumatic stress disorder is ...
From 2003 to 2007 the VA enrolled Veterans with ALS in a National Registry. The registry collected data, including DNA, to be used for a number of studies on ALS. This registry was a result of the ...
Spinal cord injuries are obviously serious but can cause lasting effects that you might not originally think about. Veterans who suffered a service-connected spinal cord injury may like to find out ...