First Responder PTSD Symptoms and Treatment Programs

When most people think of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they usually imagine army veterans returning from combat or refugees fleeing war zones. However, PTSD-causing trauma can come from a variety of sources, and another group of people that frequently deals with trauma and PTSD is first responders. PTSD among first responders is remarkably…

In the aftermath of the 2017 Las Vegas, Nevada shooting, local Las Vegas residents may still find it difficult to adjust to routines of regular life. It’s normal for members of a community to struggle to understand the reality or context of a mass shooting: it may feel as if you’re entire life has changed,…

Few people realize that senior mental health issues are actually treatable. This is often the result of the stereotypical stigma placed on the aging, blaming dementia for everything from depression to periodic bouts of absentmindedness. As a result, many myths have arisen, which have been the underlying reason why more of our older adults have…

People suffering from depression don’t always appear mopey or downtrodden. In fact, there are some sufferers of depression who do a pretty good job of hiding their feelings from others. Mental Health Awareness Month is all about spreading the word, helping friends who may be in need, and learning what you should do if you…

The Personal Side of a National Problem In case you haven’t noticed, an epidemic of opioid abuse is currently ravaging the country. People are dying from overdoses in record numbers all over the country and entire communities are collapsing under the weight of opioid addiction. But this is not “merely” a national problem. It’s an…

Depression is very common in men and men have trouble seeking for help because of the stigma associated with mental health. Men who suffers from depression are at a disadvantage because they are expected to be macho and not show any weakness. Men would commit suicide more readily than women because they would use a…

29 October 2013 By: Judith L. Teich, MSW, Behavioral Research Scientist Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality SAMHSA’s new publication, Behavioral Health, United States, 2012, provides in-depth information about the behavioral health (mental and/or substance use disorders) of the nation. Drawing on 40 different data sources, this publication includes national and state-level trends in…

Gregg Zoroya and Meghan Hoyer, USA TODAY 7:19 p.m. EDT September 25, 2013 Post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and other mental illnesses accounted for more days spent by troops in the hospital than any other medical condition in the military in 2012, including war wounds, injuries and illness, according to Pentagon data. The numbers show how…