Often, Hollywood dramatizes serious mental health conditions to a point that can be damaging and misleading. For example, portrayals of dissociative identity disorder (DID) are often highly exaggerated and have spread misinformation about the condition. Another mental health condition that's sometimes not represented ... Read More
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What It’s Like to Live with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly portrayed in television shows and movies, usually among war veterans returning from combat. However, even as greater visibility is given to this mental illness, there are a lot of misconceptions about what it is, who can experience it and how it affects friends and ... Read More
PTSD Isn’t a Sign of Weakness. Learn Why.
Individuals in positions more likely to expose them to traumatic circumstances are generally perceived as "tougher" people: firefighters, police officers, medical workers and military personnel. As such, they aren't expected to be people who can get PTSD as a result of this exposure. After all, PTSD is what happens ... Read More
How Neurotherapy Is Helping First Responders with PTSD
First responders such as police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and others are the trained professionals who are the first to respond to emergency situations. Unless an individual happens to be facing a crisis, it's easy to take these services for granted. Little thought is given to how working ... Read More
Living with Someone Who Has PTSD – What to Know
Whether it's a roommate or a loved one, the reality is that many people are living with people who have mental health disorders. Recent research is highlighting that PTSD is increasingly more common. So, if you're dating someone with PTSD, how can you help? This post discusses how to be in a relationship with someone ... Read More
How to Cope with PTSD from a Car Crash
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a condition that stems from witnessing or being the victim of a violent event or other traumatic experience. In the past, PTSD was not widely understood, but today, it's recognized that as much as 8 percent of the population in the United States is suffering from the ... Read More
A Brief History of PTSD and How it Was Discovered
We generally think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a modern affliction, but why is this? Despite changes in technology, science and our understanding of certain medical issues, the human condition has been largely the same since the beginning of time. Presumably, we can find out some information about the ... Read More
Causes and Triggers of PTSD
A person who experiences or witnesses a terrifying or shocking event can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms of PTSD may include flashbacks, severe anxiety, and nightmares. Individuals who are affected by this condition may find themselves unable to stop thinking about the event that triggered their ... Read More
