Ancient Warrior Myths Help Veterans Fight PTSD by: Lisa Goodwin May 22, 2014 A soldier returns home from battle but has brought the war with him. He stares off into the distance, unable to take joy in his family or friends, still hyperalert to threats he no longer faces. Unable to heal his invisible wound, he takes his own life. This isn’t a tragic news story about a veteran coming back from Afghanistan with a case of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s a summary of t

"Honor Fallen Brethren of Suicides, Too" They also served valiantly, but took their own lives after difficult returns from war. Wes Moore May 22, 2014 Each year, our nation commemorates Memorial Day to honor those who we lost in combat. These courageous men and women paid the highest price to be called Americans. In the veteran community, there is another group we mourn. These men and women, too, served valiantly alongside us. Like our other fallen brethren, they are no longe

The Moral Injury of War: Using ‘Soul Repair’ to Prevent Veteran Suicides The difficult process of repairing a soldier’s moral conscience begins with a societal approach to compassionate care—a commitment to addressing war veterans’ moral anguish as well as PTSD. March 2013 By Rita Nakashima Brock and Gabriella Lettini In “Soul Repair,” Rita Nakashima Brock and Gabriella Lettini tell the stories of four veterans of wars from Vietnam to our current conflicts in Iraq and Afghani

We want to extend a HUGE thank you to Michele Miele and Sr. Chief Robert Reid for presenting Dane's story at the Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons 2014 annual meeting this weekend until May 4th. CLICK HERE for the schedule and to view topics that will be discussed. Michele expressed her excitement on Facebook today: "I am honored to be newly appointed as the Director of Education and Awareness for Patriots 4 Our Heroes, PTSD TBI 3 Rs initiative

Dane's story is featured on the front page of the Patriot News today, March 30, 2014. The story highlights how we are determined to help other veterans through this tragedy. Click here to see just the front page online (in a pdf file), and please be to check out our article today! #awareness #suicide #dogs #veteran #ptsd

We've been waiting for this article!! Click here to read the online version of the article. We are still waiting to hear from the writer, Carolyn Williams as to when it will run in the Patriot News. Update: Dane's story will be printed in this Sunday's Patriot Newspaper (3/30/14) #article #suicide #ptsd #awareness

Watch this heartwarming video of soldiers reunited with the stray dogs that kept them alive, both spiritually and physically while serving overseas. Dogs have the amazing ability to help us heal and cope with the emotional trauma in our lives. Click here for article #dogs #article #veteran #suicide

If you are a veteran, or know or a veteran that could be of use to the Veterans Crisis Line, please refer them to their webpage here. Thank you!! Many Veterans may not show any signs of intent to harm themselves before doing so, but some actions can be a sign that a Veteran needs help. Veterans in crisis may show behaviors that indicate a risk of harming themselves. #veteran #suicide #resourceguide #article #awareness

After returning home from the battlefield, many warriors take their own lives due to PTSD and poor re-integration processes. PLEASE support Team CPL Dane in the Out of the Darkness overnight walk for Suicide Awareness in Philadelphia in honor of all of our Veterans. So far there are 4 walkers on our team, and we'd like to keep expanding!! Your donation is greatly appreciated and goes directly to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. http://theovernight.donordrive.co