A lot can ride on a name, especially when it is a diagnosis. In recent years, the mental health condition known for decades as “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD) has gained another label, and with it, calls for a name change altogether. The newer term, “post-traumatic stress injury,” usually refers to a biological ... Read More
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Treating PTSD in Men: Insights from an Expert
Rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in men are about half those in women—but men are at higher risk of experiencing traumatic events. What explains the discrepancy? That question is worth exploring because it has direct implications for the treatment of PTSD in men. For more insights, we reached out to ... Read More
Breaking the Silence: Men’s PTSD Stories and Experiences
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often affects sufferers differently, but symptoms tend to overlap to include powerful flashbacks, nightmares, depression, and difficulty maintaining concentration. Men may also face a range of signs and symptoms that are particularly associated with their experience. PTSD is ... Read More
PTSD and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?
Research suggests a strong link between trauma and addiction. Learn how people with PTSD can break the cycle and find healthier coping mechanisms. After a traumatic event, some people find they can't relax. They jump at small noises, stay awake all night, and have panic attacks in ordinary situations. Eventually, ... Read More
When to Leave Someone Because of Addiction
Watching a loved one battle addiction can take a huge toll on someone's mental and physical well-being. When you're in a romantic relationship with an addict, you may find yourself no longer recognizing the person you once fell in love with. You want to be compassionate and supportive and help them through the ... Read More
Prescriptions for PTSD: What Medications Can Help?
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious mental health condition that someone may develop after experiencing a scary, shocking, or dangerous event such as an assault, a life-threatening vehicle accident or weather event, an active shooter situation, or the death of a loved one. PTSD may also develop after a person ... Read More
How Society’s Male Gender Expectations Are Tough on Men’s Mental Health
In 2019, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that women are almost twice as likely to seek therapy as men. While 24.7% of women sought help, only 13.4% of men attended counseling. Around 20% of women took medication compared to only 10.7% of men. It seems like masculinity and mental ... Read More
The Mental Health Challenges of LGBTQ+ Men
Growing research shows that mental health in the gay community is an ongoing concern. The Trevor Project has found that 40% of LGBTQ+ youth have considered suicide, and 68% report symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, the statistics don't improve at the other end of life. SAGE, an advocacy group for ... Read More
