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PTSD Battle Plan: Giving our Military Innovative Treatment

Friday, April 13th, 2012

by Michele Rosenthal
Recently, on a Sunday morning, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant went on a civilian killing spree in an Afghanistan village. When he was finished with the premeditated massacre…

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My Interview with Mark Wills About the ‘Crazy Being Home’ Campaign

Monday, September 12th, 2011

When I see or hear people going out of their way to help those of us struggling with trauma and/or PTSD, I like to champion them. There are some really…

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‘Your Life After Trauma’ Radio: 9/11 Tribute – USA Cares

‘Your Life After Trauma’ Radio: 9/11 Tribute – USA Cares

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

As a New Yorker 9/11 has enormous resonance for me. This year, I want to pay tribute to the victims of 9/11 and also the survivors and our military who…

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PTSD Survivors Speak: PTSD and TBI — Not Just The Military, Part 2

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Last week we met Gail Bentley, a PTSD survivor who decided to stop living her life in fear. This week she outlines the steps necessary to heal.
PTSD  and TBI:…

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PTSD Survivors Speak: Taking Off the Armor, Part 1

PTSD Survivors Speak: Taking Off the Armor, Part 1

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

Last week I read this terrific post on the New York Times blog. I was so moved by the detailed interior description of post-traumatic feelings, plus the incredibly humanistic idea, that I emailed the author, Rajiv…

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