PTSD Awareness Month

original2

Soldier Relives Traumatic Experience, Implores Others to Seek Help

Posted on January 30, 2013 by glenn.selby

George “Noel” Crawford, discusses “flashbacks” that he would have as a result of serving in the Vietnam War.
Read More

Posted in DoD News, PTSD Awareness Month, Rotator | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment
Folds of Honor Foundation founder Maj. Dan Rooney, CrossTimbers developer Ron Howell, Southwestern Division Deputy Commander Col. Richard Muraski, retired U.S. Army Maj. Ed Pulido (brown jacket), and retired U.S. Army Sgt. Ronny Sweger and his sons, Brett, Briggs, and Brooks Sweger break ground for the Honor Cottage at Skiatook Lake, Okla., Nov. 28. The Sweger children are recipients of Folds of Honor scholarships for their future education. Photo by Sara Goodeyon

Taking the Wounded Warrior Recovery Process a Step Further

Posted on December 20, 2012 by glenn.selby

Once a service member is wounded, in battle or the line of duty, they are taken to a military hospital to recover.
Read More

Posted in DoD News, Medical Monday, PTSD Awareness Month | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment
Former N.F.L. star Herschel Walker speaks with Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune‘s Department of Mental Health.

Naval Hospital Teams with Former NFL Star

Posted on October 2, 2012 by glenn.selby

“I was angry. I had no fear. I felt no pain. You couldn’t stop me,” said Walker. “But I was doing things I didn’t remember.”
Read More

Posted in DoD News, Mental Health Month, PTSD Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

NFL, Army Both Work to Combat Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on September 5, 2012 by glenn.selby

By David Vergun (ARNEWS) The Army and National Football League are both working to improve awareness of traumatic brain injury and further research into its causes, prevention and treatment. The top leaders of both organizations — Army Chief of Staff …
Read More

Posted in DoD News, PTSD Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention | 2 Comments

PTSD Awareness Month

Posted on June 7, 2012 by jtozer

 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event like war, assault, or disaster.  This month is PTSD Awareness Month, and the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs are raising …
Read More

Posted in DoD News, PTSD Awareness Month | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment