Veterans at VFW Post 4809 share how they cope with PTSD during the Fourth of July and encourage others to seek support.

Rowdie McMahon served as an Air Force nurse, deploying to Afghanistan in 2015 and 2016. Today, she races cars in Las Vegas and connects fellow veterans through the sport. (NewsNation) Her grandfather ...

This chapter provides an overview of the epidemiology of posttrau-matic stress disorder (PTSD). It begins with a brief history of the disorder in the American military, which is followed by a ...

Dr. Gregory Obert, a clinical psychologist at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, said the sudden, unexpected sounds associated ...

As communities across the country celebrate Independence Day — and the nation's 250th anniversary with even larger displays ...

The loud noises and flashes from fireworks can be a trigger for combat veterans with PTSD. Veterans can prepare by knowing ...

As Fourth of July celebrations ramp up, a clinical psychologist at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center says fireworks—especially unexpected blasts—can trigger post-traumatic stress responses in some ...

Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a nonprofit working to end the veteran suicide epidemic by expanding access to ...

On this Father’s Day, Barry Tishler is preparing to travel from Florida to Arlington National Cemetery to honor a father he ...

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KWCH) - The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, but it can be a difficult time for America’s veterans, whose PTSD is often triggered by the loud sounds of fireworks. “Living ...

The issue is extremely nuanced, with different forms and levels of misrepresentation and many veterans start at one place and then move to another. Among those seeking PTSD services ...

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