Blog posts with the tag "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder"

By the Numbers: 16 May 2022

By Shirl Kennedy  on 16.05.2022 12:54 pm

30%

The percentage of "750,000 returning military Veterans of the 1990–1991 Persian Gulf War" who are affected by Gulf War Illness (GWI), "a chronic, multi-symptomatic disorder characterized by fatigue, muscle pain, cognitive problems, insomnia, rashes, and gastrointestinal issues, according to a recent article in the journal BMC Psychology -- The impact of post-traumatic stress on quality of life and fatigue in women with Gulf War Illness.

By the Numbers: 18 April 2022

By Shirl Kennedy  on 18.04.2022 12:22 pm
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20%

The percentage "of individuals who experience a traumatic injury" who "will subsequently develop posttraumatic stress disorder," according to a recent article in the Journal of Traumatic Stress -- The role of pain and socioenvironmental factors on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in traumatically injured adults: A 1-year prospective study.

By the Numbers: 7 February 2022

By Shirl Kennedy  on 07.02.2022 11:45 am

20-30%

The percentage of veterans with PTSD who have a comorbid substance use disorder (SUD), according to a recent article in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports -- Rates and predictors of psychotherapy receipt among U.S. veterans with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders. The article indicates that "up to 75% of veterans with a SUD also have PTSD"

Staff Perspective: Beyond Seasonal Affective Disorder - Potential Alternative Uses for Light Therapy in the Treatment of Service Members and Veterans

By Jennifer Phillips  on 02.02.2022 2:11 pm
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Although most commonly associated with the treatment of major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern (seasonal affective disorder [SAD]) and sleep disruptions, bright light therapy has been proposed as an effective treatment for other mental health conditions common in the military, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and chronic pain. In this blog, we will review the findings of several recent studies that investigated this intervention in military-connected samples.

By the Numbers - 6 December 2021

By Shirl Kennedy  on 06.12.2021 12:40 pm
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67%

The percentage of veterans believed by the American public to be suffering from PTSD, according to a recent survey by the Cohen Veterans Network, "a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, military families and active duty service members through a nationwide system of mental health clinics". In reality, according to the survey, "PTSD impacts 11-20% of Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans, approximately 12% of Gulf War veterans, and 15% of Vietnam veterans."

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