ptsd

Military sexual trauma (MST)—sexual harassment or assault during military service—is more common among women and is a leading cause of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Veterans Affairs (VA) disability for MST-related PTSD offers financial support, free healthcare, and validation, but women face barriers and uneven access to supports (veteran service organizations, trained advocates, trauma-i…

Troops frequently use substances to help cope with untreated PTSD and anxiety, producing a negative spiral Seven years clean, Oleksandr believed he had left addiction behind. Then, a year into fighting Russia, the Ukrainian soldier was prescribed painkillers for a shoulder injury. Under the strain of war, he relapsed and quickly began using stronger illicit opioids. “From that moment, I was fight…

Post-traumatic stress disorder, often called PTSD, is a serious mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. These events can include accidents, violence, natural disasters, or other deeply distressing situations. People with PTSD may relive the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares, feel constantly on edge, or try to avoid reminders of wha…

The convoy is under attack. A roadside bomb obliterates the Humvee that had been leading the column and gunfire rains down on the windshield in front of you, with the screams of civilians seeping through the developing holes in the vehicle. The driver next to you steps on the gas and the Humvee lurches forward, the roar […]

As he looks back at photos, retired United States Air Force Master Sgt. Rob Cook reflects on the transformative power of his military service. “My time in the military was special,” Cook said. “It was probably one of the best things that ever happened to me.” However, Cook acknowledges trauma is an occupational hazard for […]

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is now playing an important role in helping military service members recover from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Virtual reality software and equipment are helping Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans recover from combat post-traumatic stress disorder. With the use of VR, patients don’t have to just imagine the […]

New research shows Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has increased since the pandemic. The ITeam found a virtual reality treatment that puts veterans in some of the worst moments of their lives to help them move forward. Lolita Lopez reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2020. Watch the segment with NBC4 Los […]

“More than just sights and sounds,” explains Dr. Rizzo, “Bravemind uses a virtual reality headmounted display, directional 3-D audio, vibrations, and smells to generate a truly immersive recreation of the events that can be regulated at a pace the patient can handle.” Continue reading in VR Fitness Insider.