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Understanding PTSD and Resources to Get Help
Posted on · Experts explain the symptoms, treatments, and ways to receive care.
Tag: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Hurricane Harvey Long-Term Recovery Includes Focus On Mental Health
Posted on · Chronic depression and anxiety, addiction and even post-traumatic stress disorder are public health concerns in the aftermath of events like Harvey
Houston Matters
Helping Firefighters Extinguish Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posted on · A new report released last week by the International Association of Fire Fighters says firefighters and paramedics experience post-traumatic stress disorder at rates comparable to combat veterans. To learn why PTSD is so prevalent in the firefighting community, we talk with Houston Fire Department staff psychologist Dr. Jana Tran. She worked at the Houston VA […]
Houston Matters
Pit Bull Rescue Launches Therapy Program to Save Dogs and Heal Veterans
Posted on · Houstonâs pit bull rescue is launching a new program to train rescued pit bulls as service dogs for military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Organizers say Operation Pits Healing Heroes is designed to save the lives of pit bulls while helping veterans cope with PTSD. Houston Mattersâ Maggie Martin reports.