Help for Survivors of Serious Motor Vehicle Accidents
Saturday June 28, 2008
One common traumatic event that can lead to PTSD is a motor vehicle accident. Each year around 3 million people are injured in motor vehicle accidents, and it's been found ... Read More
Improving Your Mood by Scheduling Positive Events
Saturday June 28, 2008
Depression is common among people with PTSD. Depression may lead people with PTSD to isolate themselves from friends and family, as well as prevent them from taking part in activities ... Read More
Coping with the Recent Floods in the Midwest
Friday June 20, 2008
Levees continue to fail in holding back waters from the Mississippi River as flooding continues throughout the Midwest. Natural disasters such as this can definitely be considered a traumatic event ... Read More
Stress Among Children with a Parent Serving in the Iraq War
Wednesday June 18, 2008
High rates of PTSD, depression, and alcohol use have been found among soldiers serving in and returning from the Iraq War. However, less attention has been placed on the stress ... Read More
Developing a Safety Plan to Cope with PTSD Symptoms
Thursday June 12, 2008
If you have PTSD, then you likely know that your PTSD symptoms can occur at any time and in any place. Triggers for PTSD symptoms are all around (whether you ... Read More
Coping with the Stress of Being a Caregiver
Tuesday June 10, 2008
Having PTSD can greatly impact the life of the person with the diagnosis. However, the impact of PTSD can extend farther into the lives of friends and family. PTSD can ... Read More