'Dogs of War:' New A&E Series Captures 'Intense' Journey of PTSD Military Veterans As They're Matche
The A&E network will soon debut "Dogs of War," a new docu-series about war veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the service dogs that help them adjust back into life after combat. The show, which premieres on Veteran's Day next month, is based on married couple Jim and Lindsey Stanek and their nonprofit organization Paws and Stripes. The organization provides service dogs to wounded military veterans, and each episode will chronicle the journey of
Cpl Dane Freedman honored at Marine Corps Marathon this past weekend
We received this in the mail today!! Thank you Karyn Ryan for your commitment of 22 Too Many and for doing us the honor of running for our son Dane Michael. We are both humbled and grateful for your dedication. The medal is beautiful and will be placed with all his memorabilia. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. #suicide #ptsd #run
New PTSD Service and Emotional Support Dog Study Underway
With the increase in military veterans returning with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a new study is underway to see if service dogs or emotional support dogs can help. Canine Companions for Independence, an assistance dog organization, has been chosen as a contractor to furnish dogs for a study to be performed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to determine the potential benefits of canine support for veterans with PTSD. “Canine Companions is always at the for
Have You Been Screened for Depression Today?
On October 9th, during mental health awareness week, you should be. Here's why. In the past year, you might have visited your general health practitioner for a physical, your cardiologist for an EKG or your dentist for a cavity check. But did it ever occur to you to get screened for depression? If not, now is your chance. Thursday is National Depression Screening Day – an annual, large-scale public campaign in which physicians, colleges, community institutions and hospitals a
"A Soldier's Memoir" official music video
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Local Pastor Starts Suicide Prevention Program
By Kendra Nichols September 12, 2014 CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) - After responding to several suicides as a police chaplain, a Midstate pastor noticed a need, so he is starting a program that will work to prevent suicides and also help those grieving suicides. Pastor Chuck Kish says it was a recent suicide that made him realize something more needed to be done. "I watched as the mother held her son's hand. There were no English words to describe the next 35 minutes between her and
First WHO Report on Suicide Prevention
WHO calls for coordinated action to reduce suicides worldwide. 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 ¦ GENEVA More than 800 000 people die by suicide every year – around one person every 40 seconds, according to WHO's first global report on suicide prevention, published today. Some 75% of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries. Pesticide poisoning, hanging and firearms are among the most common methods of suicide globally. Evidence from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the Unite
Suicide Prevention Becomes a Priority in Pennsylvania
According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1700 people take their own lives in Pennsylvania every year. On Pennsylvania’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Day, leaders are providing training for people to understand the causes and signs of depression. Officials with the Department of Public Welfare say almost 3 adults die by suicide each day in the state. In addition, for every suicide, there are 25 non-fatal attempts.
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Officials to Hold Suicide Prevention Training on Monday in Harrisburg
Today is Suicide Prevention Awareness Day in Pennsylvania and officials say the number of suicides in the Commonwealth has increased. More than 17 hundred people committed suicide in 2011 — including an increase in veterans and families of service members. In an effort to change that, officials from the Department of Public Welfare will hold a suicide prevention training in Dauphin County Monday. They say the training will help people gain an understanding of how someone gets
Iraq Veteran Talks About PTSD, ISIS, and Spartan Race
He's hiking to save a life. Iraq war veteran Anthony Droz sat down with WFMZ's Jaciel Cordoba to talk about a 50 mile hike and Spartan race this weekend. The event is to raise awareness about the rising suicide rate of veterans. And it restores the brotherhood the troops lose when they return home from service. For more information, click here. Click here to read article in a new tab on your web browser. #veteran #suicide #awareness #ptsd
