Traditional “Masculinity” May Be Obstacle to PTSD Treatment for Vets
Razi Berry To help service members perform better in the field, military training emphasizes the importance of certain traits associated with traditional masculinity, including suppression of emotion and self-reliance. But when veterans return home, strict adherence to these traits can become detrimental, leading to more severe post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and making it more difficult […]
In-Person Contact Reduces PTSD and Depression in Military Veterans
Razi Berry A great new study supports in-person social interactions as protective against depression and PTSD symptoms. The study found that this protection was not seen with other social outlets, such as phone, email or social media interaction, such as Facebook. The study was conducted by the VA Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health […]
Intensive Outpatient Treatment and Veterans with PTSD
Razi Berry Many military veterans suffer from chronic and disabling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The medical system has been largely unable to offer effective, long term support for many of these individuals, leaving a large burden on families and society. Many holistic methods have been employed, and shown, to be somewhat effective in treating certain […]