Tag Archives: PTSD Treatment

Combat Vets, Trauma and PTSD – Part 3

Percentage of Combat Vets with Trauma and PTSD since WWII. This graphic shows the prevalence of drugs and alcohol amongst combat vets, even those seeking treatment. It also gives the percentages of combat vets with PTSD from all the wars … Continue reading

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Combat Vets, Trauma and PTSD – Part 4

Combat Vets Receiving Treatment for Trauma and PTSD Check out the graphic on the left. It shows how many combat vets suffering trauma and PTSD don’t receive treatment and the main reasons why. After going through so much, it is … Continue reading

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Combat Vets, Trauma and PTSD – Part 5

Military Suggests How to Prevent and Treat Trauma and PTSD   TheĀ  graphic to the side comes from the Military Health Matters website. I give a wholehearted endorsement to the suggestions in the balloons that tell you how you can … Continue reading

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Trauma in Individuals and Families

A Model of Trauma . . . and how it applies to the individual and families. The mechanisms of trauma and PTSD have been detailed over the past 30 years with the improvements in neural imaging. Less, however, is known … Continue reading

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Brainspotting for Trauma and PTSD

Exciting New Treatment For Trauma and PTSD Brainspotting is an exciting, effective new tool in the field of trauma and PTSD treatment. The following 10-minute video is of David Grand, its creator, talking about it and how it works. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OaDQqxV4Cg&feature=related … Continue reading

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Baby Attachment and Trauma

Mother Helps Baby Develop a Healthy Nervous System The following video talks about the importance of the mother and child bond in developing social and emotional intelligence. Disruption in this bond at this fragile time can causeĀ  emotional disturbances, anxiety, … Continue reading

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The Trauma of Being Bullied

Bullying Trauma and PTSD The video below is very touching and shows the trauma that results from bullying. As it goes on and on, the trauma can develop into PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzQasKcE5ws How sad that these young people … Continue reading

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Holidays Affect Trauma and PTSD

How to Survive the Holidays with Trauma and PTSD. The following 8.5 minute video by Dr. Harry Croft provides insights into why the holidays aggravate trauma and PTSD. He also explains the symptoms of PTSD and why they are particularly … Continue reading

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Oxygen Therapy for trauma, PTSD, and TBI

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy improves lives of vets with Trauma and PTSD. The Journal of Neurotrauma reports that treatment with hyperbaric oxygen significantly improved the quality of life for veterans with trauma, PTSD, and TBI. This treatment was given to vets … Continue reading

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Depression and Trauma and PTSD

We all feel blue or sad at times, but these feelings usually pass within a few days. But depression lasts weeks or months and should be taken seriously. Most people need treatment in order to get better. According to the … Continue reading

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