All posts tagged 'PTSD and veterans'

Ride 2 Recovery Leads To Physical, Emotional Healing For Veterans

Posted on September 17th, 2012 · Posted in Brain Injury

The U.S. military has launched several initiatives to stem the skyrocketing number of suicides by soldiers and veterans, and to combat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Here’s my suggestion: The Army should expand and build upon Ride 2 Recovery’s model. Ride 2 Recovery, a nonprofit group, has come up with..
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VA Lagging Treating Vets With PTSD From Combat In Iraq, Afghanistan

Posted on December 3rd, 2011 · Posted in Brain Injury

Veterans who are now suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after tours in Iraq and Afghanistan are not getting prompt help or treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to testimony at a Senate committee hearing last week. http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/story/2011-11-30/veterans-PTSD-health-care/51515992/1 USA Today covered the proceedings before the Senate Veteran’s Affairs committee,..
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