The girlfriend of a soldier found hanged in a quarry on New Years day has pleaded for more help for individuals who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 29-year-old Welsh Guardsman, L/Sgt Dan Collins, was found dead on New Year’s Day after taking his own life. Girlfriend Vicky Roach has said that the soldier read more »

Veterans mental health charity Combat Stress is using art therapy to help war veterans recover from conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Painting, sculpting and drawing are just a few of the activities used to help patients manage symptoms associated with the above conditions. According to trauma specialist and Combat Stress read more »

Thousands of Brit’s have been offering their support in the form of food, clothing, money and toy donations for victims of last weeks riots who lost their homes and businesses. Charity workers, church congregations and town residents alike have been offering their services and support to riot victims throughout London, Birmingham and Manchester, all of read more »

According to recent research, women who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) whilst pregnant are at an increased risk of giving birth to a smaller baby. A US study conducted at the University of Michigan and involving over 800 women has revealed a link between PTSD and giving birth to a smaller than average read more »

Experts have found that women who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have high levels of a stress related hormone known as pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP). The study, which was conducted by researchers from Emory University and the University of Vermon and published in the online journal Nature, hopes that the discovery of this read more »

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month we observe the two minute silence for Armistice Day which marks the end of the First World War. During this two minutes we have the opportunity to remember those who fought for our freedom, not just during the two World Wars, but also read more »

Concerns have been raised about the mental health of the Chilean miners as experts fear post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may come into play. Around 30 per cent of people who have experienced a traumatic event suffer from PTSD, a disorder which see’s the sufferer replaying the event to such an extent that it begins read more »

In a bid to tackle the huge problem of mental health disorders in returning servicemen and women, a 24-hour helpline and additional dedicated nurses are to be introduced, reports the Daily Mail. Serving Royal Navy reserve and Conservative MP Andrew Murrison recently conducted a report looking into the mental health of Iraq veterans. The report read more »

Benefits from recent NHS adjustments intended to ensure priority treatment for servicemen and women are not being seen as nearly half of GPs were unaware of the changes, reports BBC News. In light of this new evidence it is likely that GPs will be issued with new guidelines, helping them to identify veterans in their read more »

The lack of mental health care for ex-servicemen needs a major overhaul, with many who have been discharged now ending up homeless, alcoholics, addicted to drugs or in prison. A lack of mental health provisions for ex-servicemen who have witnessed traumatic events whilst serving for their country means that many veterans are left to deal read more »