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PTSD in Men and Gender Barriers to Treatment
According to research, conforming to male gender stereotypes prevent many men from seeking professional help with mental health disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about 15 percent of men sought mental health treatment in 2020 compared ... Read More
Mental Health in Combat Sports: An Interview with an Expert
“I used to be the guy I hate now,” JC Santana joked. Santana, who founded the Florida-based Institute of Human Performance in 2001, was describing his earlier self as a young combat athlete. “I was that kid in his 20s and 30s who thought, ‘The more you hurt me, the more I like it,’” he said, in a recent interview with ... Read More
4 Athletes, 4 Different Mental Health Struggles
In the world of sports, it is not uncommon for one coach or another to tell a competitor, “Get your head in the game.” A strong mental focus is essential, after all, to virtually any type of athletic performance. But what if you can’t get your head in the game? What do you do when your mental game is off? Athletes ... Read More
Does PTSD Treatment Work?
PTSD is in the news almost daily, with reports of people suffering from it in the aftermath of natural disasters, accidents, trauma, major illness, terrorist acts, or war. Though many people know the acronym "PTSD" and that it stands for "post-traumatic stress syndrome," there is still much misinformation about this ... Read More
First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award
3rd Annual First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award 2025 Winners Announced! We are grateful to every contestant, handler, and supporter who took part in this year’s First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award. Each therapy dog team is doing incredible work in their community, and selecting winners was no ... Read More
What Do the Terms “Depersonalization” and “Derealization” Mean?
Depersonalization is a common condition that may affect up to 2% of the population. It's generally associated with stress, trauma, anxiety, and other emotional disorders, and treating it can make a world of difference in people's quality of life. Depersonalization, together with derealization, are dissociative ... Read More
The Concern That’s Causing Early Retirement in the NFL
As a high-contact sport, football asks players to subject themselves to extraordinary trauma. With every tackle, they risk countless injuries to their bodies and minds alike. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of the NFL, CTE and other traumatic brain injuries remain prevalent in the league. Players and fans have ... Read More
