DNC McCain Watch: McCain Rhetoric Vs. McCain Record: Supporting Our Veterans Aug 19, 2008
"Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain appeared Tuesday to suggest rationing of veterans' health care may be needed so combat veterans can receive the care they deserve." [Army Times, 7/23/08] McCain: "We Need To Concentrate Our Efforts To Handle Those Wounds And Disabilities That Are Directly The Result Of Combat." During a town hall meeting in Rochester, New Hampshire, McCain spoke about healthcare for veterans and said, "So here's my idea, and it's not originated with me, but... (PR Newswire)
McCain Plans Rally for 10,000 After Obama Speech... Aug 19, 2008
McCain will finally snap and the PTSD will be readily apparent to all. Posted by: | Aug 18, 2008 1:18:47 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Local briefs Aug 18, 2008
The study suggests that veterans use alcohol or drugs to self-medicate to deal with symptoms of PTSD or other psychological disorders. The 24-hour helpline can be reached at 866-554-4927. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
For Your Benefit Aug 18, 2008
This 12-week educational program provides current information about illnesses of the brain and their treatment, and includes sections on schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder and addictive disorders. A second track is the Family Support Group. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Liberia's stain of violence affects so many Aug 17, 2008
Symptoms of depression, PTSD and thoughts of suicide were higher among former combatants than non-combatants, and higher among those who experienced sexual violence than those who did not ... Seventy-four percent of female former combatants who experienced sexual violence had symptoms of PTSD, compared with 44 percent who did not experience sexual violence ... Among male former combatants, 81 percent who experienced sexual violence had symptoms of PTSD, compared with 46 percent who did not... (AlertNet)
The healing power of forgiveness Aug 17, 2008
Witvliet also made headlines with a study of forgiveness involving 213 Vietnam military veterans experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her team found that vets who had trouble with forgiveness experienced more problems with PTSD.. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Marines turn to Greek plays for PTSD Aug 15, 2008
PTSD treatment a priority, making identifying and treating troops a priority ... Textbook casesIn the first-of-its kind readings for military personnel, Doerries said he selected the two plays because they were textbook cases of PTSD, even though the Greeks didn't have a term for it. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Multiple deployments raise mental health risks Aug 15, 2008
More time in Iraq means heavier exposure to violence, which leads more soldiers to develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, Castro told the psychology meeting. By their third tour to Iraq, more than a quarter of soldiers show signs of mental problems, such as PTSD, and it's about 1 out of 3 for those exposed to heavy combat, according to a U.S. Army Surgeon General report in March on more than 2,000 soldiers. (USA Today -- News)
Alcohol abuse a risk for returning soldiers Aug 14, 2008
But months later, Guardsmen and Reservists "reported substantially higher rates of interpersonal conflict, PTSD, depression, and overall mental health risk," the study notes ... PTSD can lead to alcohol abuse, if untreated. (Chicago Tribune)
Reserve, National Guard At Higher Risk Of Alcohol-related Problems After Returning From Combat Aug 14, 2008
Substance abuse is strongly associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological disorders that may occur after stressful and traumatic events, such as those connected with war ... Those with PTSD and depression were at increased odds of new-onset and continued alcohol-related problems at follow-up. (Science Daily)
Drinking Problems Greater among Returning Combat Veterans Aug 14, 2008
The Aug. 13 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association is a special themed issue on violence and human rights, and three studies published in that issue found that various mental health issues, such as alcohol misuse and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), were more common after exposure to violent conflicts ... In both groups, researchers found higher rates of PTSD symptoms and depression. (MEDLINEplus)
Emory study of former child soldiers yields new data to guide mental health interventions Aug 14, 2008
Former child soldiers in Nepal are more than twice as likely to suffer from symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as Nepali children who experienced war trauma as civilians, according to a study led by Brandon Kohrt, an Emory University graduate student ... And 55 percent of the former child soldiers had levels of PTSD that warranted mental health interventions, compared to 20 percent of the other children ... The risk of PTSD was especially high for girls who had been... (EurekAlert!)
MOAA & USNI Host Wounded Warrior Defense Forum in D.C. Aug 13, 2008
At the Forum, key uniformed service and Administration leaders, legislators, health care providers, and wounded warriors and family members will join fellow concerned professionals to discuss subjects such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and progress to date on various pilot projects to improve programs and support for wounded warriors ... "From our distinguished speakers including Senate Armed Services Committee chairman Carl Levin, Deputy Secretary of... (PR Newswire)
MILITARY: When the war comes home Aug 13, 2008
"PTSD is like any other severe wound," she said. "Time is part of the prescription.". (North County Times)
Study: Guard, Reserve more likely to drink Aug 13, 2008
Alcohol abuse, PTSD and depression haunt some combat soldiers. CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- National Guard and Reserve combat troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are more likely to develop drinking problems than active-duty soldiers, a new military study suggests. (CNN -- US)
Linn County deputies seize marijuana plants (17) Aug 11, 2008
It offers pain relief, appetite increase, nausea relief, athritis, PTSD and a host of other ailments. Let's start telling the truth about marijuana. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Ghosts in the Machine Aug 11, 2008
Last year, were diagnosed with PTSD. And that's the lowest score among the armed services. to of all military personnel are estimated to have developed symptoms of PTSD or depression. (Slate)
Why Most People Are Not Psychopathi... Aug 10, 2008
Soldiers who are forced to kill others often suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) later on, while soldiers in dangerous areas who are not forced to kill are no more likely to acquire PTSD than those who never leave home in the first place. Only by viewing opponents as subhuman can the non-psychopathic person kill without remorse. (Suite101.com)
Editor's Mailbag (Aug. 6) Aug 9, 2008
A medical breakthrough out of carefully documented tests and research now shows (in one study, 70 percent) successful treatment for recovery from drug and alcohol (AND meth) dependency, ALSO remedy from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD, afflicting more than half of the Oregon Guards returned from Iraq), AND successful management therapy for 'normal' livelihoods among sufferers of other (e ... Current studies are focusing on psychedelic treatments for cluster headaches, depression,... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Our view: The walking wounded Aug 8, 2008
New studies on PTSD, brain injuries hold promise for Iraq-Afghanistan veterans ... The Pentagon is spending an unprecedented $300 million this summer to start extensive research on the PTSD and TBI with the money going to 171 research projects, according to USA Today ... Finding new ways to deliver therapy to PTSD victims living in remote areas and reducing the stigma that many veterans feel and which prevents them from seeking help. (Florida Today)
PTSD tied to early death from heart disease Aug 7, 2008
PTSD may cause early death from heart disease ... In the study, veterans who experienced PTSD were roughly twice as likely to die from heart disease during follow up as veterans without PTSD. ... Until now, the evidence linking PTSD with cardiovascular disease was inconclusive, "but this study confirms that PTSD is a major cause of heart disease," Dr. Joseph Boscarino told Reuters Health. (MSNBC -- Health)
Volunteers Wife For Topless Contest? Aug 6, 2008
Older guy, a 'Nam vet, ex-POW, has PTSD, years of political experience, has a beautiful wife whose family owns a brewery, sons are in the service in Iraq. hmmmmmmm. (The Drudge Report)
Mothers who feel blue aren't alone Aug 6, 2008
There's another, more controversial finding in the Childbirth Connection study -- nearly 9 percent of those surveyed experienced birth-related post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, which generally affects combat veterans and crime victims. Dr. Cheryl Beck, a professor at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing and an adviser to the study, said research has found that a difficult or violent labor -- where a mother might think she or her baby will die, along with lack of communication... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pentagon Shells Out $300M to Study Shell-Shock Aug 6, 2008
Gregory O'Shanick, national medical director for the Brain Injury Association of America, says the funding initiative is "without a doubt an all-time high" for spending by the government on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). He says civilian victims will benefit directly from the military studies. (ABC News)
DNC: Will Thune Support McCain's Plan to Ration Veterans' Health Care? Aug 5, 2008
Army Times, 7/23/08] McCain: "We Need To Concentrate Our Efforts To Handle Those Wounds And Disabilities That Are Directly The Result Of Combat." During a town hall meeting in Rochester, New Hampshire, McCain spoke about healthcare for veterans and said, "So here's my idea, and it's not originated with me, but I've consulted with so many others who are here. Look, we need to concentrate our efforts to handle those wounds and those disabilities that are directly the result of combat. We need to... (PR Newswire)
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Front Line aims to help veterans survive PTSD. Joe Kline/Idaho State Journal POCATELLO Michael Nazario is hoping the post-traumatic stress disorder he suffers from as a result of his time in the Marines helps him connect with fellow veterans and their families in a program he's started that's not available anywhere else in Idaho. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Proper leadership can averts lots of problems Aug 5, 2008
Back before the war and PTSD became a political issue, most of the mental problems could be summed up as homesick. Now when an 18-year-old kid misses his girlfriend and does something stupid, it is blamed on the stresses of war. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Troop trauma studied Aug 5, 2008
Gregory O'Shanick, national medical director for the Brain Injury Association of America, says the funding initiative is "without a doubt an all-time high" for spending by the government on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) ... The Pentagon also will target new ways of delivering therapy to PTSD victims living in remote areas of the USA and reducing the stigma that can keep victims from seeking help, she says ... 8 million this year to study battlefield... (USA Today)
Soldier shows risks of hearing loss at war Aug 4, 2008
In addition, a recent study from the RAND Corp. reported one in five combat veterans suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression ... Besides his hearing problems, he shows signs of PTSD and has severe back problems ... PTSD symptoms after his second tour, when Dunne was near a suicide bomb explosion. (USA Today)
Health Glance, 8-4-08 Aug 4, 2008
PTSD support groupWomen with relatives suffering combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder can join a support group that will show them how to deal with their loved ones' symptoms relating to this chronic condition. The support group meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 2557 S. Arizona Ave., Suite C.. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
New Screening Program to Help Soldiers Aug 3, 2008
Screenings give counselors a chance to help detect problems like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.. "We came home about the first of June and the experience I had with the reintegration has been fantastic," said Keith Hughes of the 126th Aviation Regiment. (R News)
Tsongas raps Patrick veto of state aid for Haverhill Aug 2, 2008
"On the third deployment, 20 percent of those deployed are likely to develop PTSD," she said. "Often counselors are not trained to detect symptoms of PTSD. We want to put in place a program that will work with college officials to understand what they're seeing when they see it and then how to deal with it.". (Boston Globe)
Letting it out Aug 2, 2008
In particular, they had lower risk of symptoms of PTSD, Seery says. Not wanting to talk didn t predict any negative effects or delayed reaction. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
LegalView Brain Injury Site Reports Department of Veteran Affairs Request for Research on TBI and Soldiers Aug 2, 2008
The VA request for research and developmental proposals includes information such as cognitive dysfunction, mood and anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), depression, post traumatic epilepsy, blast related vision and hearing deficits, chronic pain, substance abuse, sleep disturbances and suicidal tendencies. The VA said in its announcement that because of high-pressure waves, shrapnel and acceleration/deceleration injuries from explosive devices, many soldiers are not fully... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Drug has potential to prevent alcoholics from relapsing Jul 31, 2008
This could have implications for PTSD patients. "I think if you block this receptor, you might be able to decrease drinking in response to PTSD," Phillips said. (EurekAlert!)
Helping Soldiers Heal from PTSD Jul 30, 2008
After serving nearly five years as a soldier and civilian in Iraq, Mark Jeffery was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ... Jeffery uses several tools to help manage the symptoms of PTSD. ... According to Dr. Kate Chard, a PTSD specialist, these are common symptoms. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Veterans' Groups File Notice To Overturn Dismissal of PTSD Care Suit Jul 30, 2008
The lawsuit did not seek damages but instead sought for the court to force VA to improve care for veterans, especially those with PTSD and other mental health issues. In his ruling, Conti agreed with the veterans groups' claims that there was a high veteran suicide and PTSD rate; that the VA was understaffed; and that there were long waiting periods for hearing veterans' appeals of benefit denials. (Kaiser network.org)
Our view: Refuge for veterans Jul 30, 2008
A major goal is to treat PTSD early and prevent it from destroying lives ... For instance, only 53 percent of those with PTSD or depression sought help in the past year, and of those only half received "minimally adequate" treatment. (Florida Today)
Man of the Year: Rush Limbaugh Jul 30, 2008
MacBeth sought medical benefits claiming to suffer from PTSD related to service in Iraq and Afghanistan, in fact, Macbeth was discharged from the Army about a month after he joined. MacBeth never traveled outside the U.S. with the Army. (Human Events Online)
5 Bomb Attacks Kill Dozens In Iraq Jul 28, 2008
(3:45)"Only On The Web": Kelly Kennedy, health reporter for Army Times, speaks with CBS Investigative Unit about what it takes to trigger PTSD.. (1:15). (CBS News -- Iraq)
PTSD leaves physical footprints on the brain Jul 28, 2008
Compared with a soldier without the affliction, the PTSD brain had lost 5 to 10 percent of its gray matter volume, indicating yet more neuron damage. Schuff, who was dressed in a Hawaiian shirt just as colorful as the brain images he'd brought, reminded his colleagues that while his findings were preliminary and the trials ongoing, researchers were at least inching closer to finding the biological markers that distinguish a brain affected by PTSD. As the technology of brain imaging improves and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pastor, who stole from funds for the needy, must pay up Jul 26, 2008
He didn't mention strippers or drugs, but at the time he and his wife said his PTSD surfaced after he was abducted at gunpoint 12 years earlier in St. Louis and forced to play Russian roulette. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Two Women Face Animal Abuse, Theft Charges Again Jul 26, 2008
Sgt. Martin is undergoing PTSD treatment at Walter Reed. He thought he was doing the right thing by boarding his two dogs, 14-month-old Diamond and 5-month-old Patches at the rescue foundation. (ABC 7 News, DC)
BHS grad spearheads program to support wounded soldiers Jul 25, 2008
"Those exercises were set by people who cared about us." As the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan wage on, many soldiers are dealing with disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjusting to the civilian lifestyle can be more challenging than initially perceived. However, Swalve hopes to see Destination Fitness Training become a nationwide method of support to returning veterans. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
They Never Forget: Elephants With PTSD Jul 25, 2008
From Kenya to Tennessee, Elephants With PTSD Symptoms Are Finding Some Peace. By KIMBERLY LAUNIERJuly 24, 2008. (ABC News)
Sexual Assault In Military Draws Attention Jul 24, 2008
One study, however, of 1991 Persian Gulf War veterans found incidents of assault, rape and harassment were higher at war than in peacetime military samples, according to the VA's PTSD center. It's only in recent years that the military and VA have kept comprehensive statistics, and even the two agencies define military sexual trauma differently. (CBS News -- US)
Troops' brain injuries inspire a new mission Jul 24, 2008
Army Col. Charles Hoge, a psychiatrist and epidemiologist who has conducted landmark research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), published a controversial study in the New England Journal of Medicine this year arguing that the screening can lead to misdiagnosis. He argues that any lingering symptoms are often the result of PTSD.. (USA Today)
Dating Violence Can Affect Teenagers Too Jul 24, 2008
She and her colleagues at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, found that teenagers who said they'd been the victims of dating violence were nearly four times more likely to have experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or major depression. "Overall, these findings suggest that dating violence in adolescence is a significant public health issue to address, particularly for older adolescent girls," the researchers report in the Journal of the American Academy... (MEDLINEplus)
Disabled Marine fights for supportNB man says partial benefits are not enough Jul 23, 2008
In 2007, Blackwater's doctors diagnosed Lopez with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and began giving him $2,300 every two weeks ... He said that the checks will stop once they clear him of PTSD.. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Nearly 3 percent of teen girls assaulted Jul 23, 2008
Study: Victims of dating violence more likely to have symptoms of PTSD ... She and her colleagues at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, found that teenagers who said theyd been the victims of dating violence were nearly four times more likely to have experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or major depression. (MSNBC -- Health)
Newsweek: Reviewing 'Don't ask don't tell' Jul 22, 2008
to join the NEWSWEEK community, post comments and subscribe to our e-mail newsletters. Top Story Latest News CAPITAL SOURCES. (MSNBC -- Politics)
As wars lengthen, toll on military families mounts Jul 22, 2008
She said PTSD raises the risk of domestic violence, yet many soldiers and their spouses don t want to acknowledge PTSD or any domestic crises for fear of derailing the soldier s career ... Stacy Bannerman, an anti-war activist whose husband served with the Washington State National Guard in Iraq, says many Guard members and reservists don t get adequate treatment when like her husband they are diagnosed with PTSD. ... Returning home, he was diagnosed with PTSD and deduced that his wife, lonely... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Nation: Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons' Jul 21, 2008
The reason: A PTSD diagnosis could interfere with his plans to seek a police job ... In June 2007, police responded to a call that Dwyer was having some mental problems related to PTSD. A captain talked him into going to the emergency room ... Zeiss said the best treatment for PTSD is exposure-based psychotherapy, in which the patient is made to engage in thoughts, feelings and conversations about the trauma. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Iraqi PM Supports Obama's Withdrawal Plan Jul 20, 2008
Al-Maliki Approves Of Candidate's Timetable For Removing U.S. Troops From Iraq Within 16 Months. BAGHDAD, July 19, 2008. (CBS News)
New Study Replicates Association Between Genetic Variation And Antidepressant Treatment Response Jul 18, 2008
John H. Krystal, M.D., Editor of Biological Psychiatry and affiliated with both Yale University School of Medicine and the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, explains some background of this important gene: "FKBP5 is a gene that codes for a protein that influences the molecular actions of a class of stress hormones, the glucocorticoids. In prior studies, variation in this gene was associated with the emergence of dissociative symptoms in traumatized children and PTSD symptoms in adults who had... (Science Daily)
Counselors help combat veterans find personal peace Jul 18, 2008
Prouty started going to counseling three years ago for his particular set of symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. He believes he s made more headway in dealing with them in the last 1 1/2 years in counseling with Paul Pridmore of Wenatchee who has office hours once a week in Ellensburg ... Pridmore carefully listened to Prouty s war experience, his perspective and beliefs about his military service and his PTSD reactions and helped him develop coping strategies and... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Kelso considering options for railroad 'quiet zone' Jul 18, 2008
Beeres wrote on Jul 17, 2008 9:13 AM:" I too grew up with trains very close..In fact, the tracks were 12' off the back of our house. We were about 800' from a station stop on one side, where they blow the horns to announce their coming into station, and on the other side there was a crossing, also necessitating the whistles. I used to know what all the different whistles meant, but I've forgotten most now, although I occasionally hear one I clearly recognize. One poster commented on different... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Injured Teens Can Be Impaired By Depression, Stress Jul 18, 2008
The study, which followed more than 100 teenagers hospitalized for an injury, found that in the days to weeks after the injury, 42 percent had high levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and 19 percent were suffering from depression ... In the days to weeks following the injury, the teenagers were screened for depression and PTSD -- an anxiety disorder marked by symptoms such as bad dreams or flashbacks related to a traumatic experience ... The researchers found that patients... (MEDLINEplus)
Sides clash over treatment of Bin Laden's driver Jul 17, 2008
The two starkly different views of the alleged abuse of the Yemeni national who has admitted driving for the al Qaeda leader, emerged in testimony on Tuesday and Wednesday from a psychiatrist who diagnosed Hamdan with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and from U.S. agents who interrogated him ... Dr. Emily Keram, a psychiatrist who has treated PTSD patients, cited a laundry list of Hamdan's traumas to the war crimes court at the remote U.S. navy base in Cuba ... "Could standing next to the... (Reuters)
Finding the hidden wounds of war Jul 16, 2008
Whether it s called shell shock, as it was in World War I, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as we now know it, the memories and nightmares tear at the fabric of America s combat veterans ... They didn t detect PTSD in Vietnam veterans and it wasn t until 1980 that the American Psychiatric Association came up with the definition of PTSD. ... While he s encouraging Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans to get help, he wants to teach law enforcement officials how to recognize the symptoms of... (Burlington Union, MA)
My testament to proper care Jul 16, 2008
As a sufferer of PTSD, I know that 24 visits per year is not enough. My family has paid thousands of out-of-pocket dollars to get the care I needed because of the lack of insurance coverage. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
'Fear' cells in brain identified Jul 15, 2008
Research has shown that in any given year about 40 million adults (18 or older) will suffer from some form of anxiety disorder, including debilitating conditions such as phobias, panic disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ... According to one estimate, nearly 15 percent of American troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan develop PTSD.. (India Times, India)
Pre-service crimes often go uncited when vets claim PTSD Jul 14, 2008
"Casey, a police investigator who does background checks for the Minneapolis Police Department, was angry not only because her daughter died, but also because she learned the man who killed her had a history that included alcohol offenses before he joined the military.The public for decades has recognized that war can cause psychological problems, but it was the post-Vietnam era that spawned a large number of studies into what became known as PTSD.With the services accepting a growing number of... (Anchorage Daily News)
'Hidden Wounds' gets top award at SPJ Jul 14, 2008
Feature Reporting: Wayne N. Yoshioka, Hawaii Public Radio, "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Center, Tripler Army Medical Center.". STUDENT. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hanford soldier had troubled history before war Jul 14, 2008
But a yearlong examination by The Sacramento Bee found veterans sometimes had criminal records and other questionable backgrounds before they went to a war zone, and experts said that since crime is not a typical symptom of PTSD, their subsequent crimes more likely were a product of their backgrounds than of the war ... The public for decades has recognized that war can cause psychological problems, but it was the post-Vietnam era that spawned a large number of studies into what became known as... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
