Month: May 2015

Generation PTSD: What the "Trigger Warning" Debate Is Really About

Generals are often accused of fighting the last war, of confronting every foe through the prism of earlier battles. Political polemicists, no less than military leaders, run the risk of conflating the past and present. Over the past few …

High risk of sleep apnea in young veterans with PTSD — ScienceDaily

The probability of having a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea increased with increasing severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD), a new study of young US veterans shows. The study involved 195 Iraq and …

Despite Laws, Mental Health Coverage Often Falls Short – Disability …

The federal law, approved in 2008, and most of the state ones bar insurers from charging higher copayments and deductibles for mental health services. Insurers must pay for mental health treatment of the same scope and …

Doc Ayomide: Post Partum Depression – A New Mother's Unwanted …

Post-pregnancy depression (also known as postpartum or postnatal depression) is a common mental health problem in new mothers, even if they've had children. And if you wondering just how common, we're talking 1 in 10 …

Mental Health Awareness Week 2015 – Anxiety UK

It's Mental Health Awareness Week this week, and this year Anxiety UK are going to be raising awareness of phobias. Phobias can affect a persons life drama.