It is being suggested that soldiers that are are suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome be awarded the Purple Heart. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The Pentagon has decided that it will not award the Purple Heart, the hallowed medal given to those wounded or killed by enemy action, to war veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder because it is not a physical wound.

*this is just wrong!* picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Researchers have known for years that psychological trauma that results in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression can change how a person responds to stress. Now, Cornell researchers report that rapes, sudden deaths of loved ones, life-threatening accidents and other such traumas may result in long-term changes even if the survivor doesn't develop a clinical disorder. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

NEW YORK - At least 121 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have committed a killing or been charged in one in the United States after returning from combat.

Shell shock evolves to Explosive Rage? picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

Military planning at it's finest! picked by tigertony 1 year ago

A recent research has confirmed that eating pistachios may trim down the body's response to the stress of everyday life. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Post traumatic stress disorder exists that is a fact. At one time there was a lot of doubt and it was grossly under-diagnosed. Now, it is becoming a useful catch-all category for a slew of problems. Under diagnosing was a major problem. Over diagnosing is also a problem. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

An Army report seems to confirm a Salon investigation linking battle stress to murder. But the Army begs to differ picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Buying something you don't need, having a sickie and not cleaning the house help Australians relieve stress and feel young again, a survey has found. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Pregnant women who live through wars are more likely to give birth to a child who develops schizophrenia, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday in a study linking prenatal stress with the mental illness. picked by karenben 1 year ago

Wondering if your dog or cat is stressed? Just stick a special patch on the bottom of its paw and you'll be able to tell, according to a Japanese company. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Four US soldiers are to face court martial over the alleged rape of an Iraqi girl and murder of her and her family, the US military has said. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

In one of the deadliest attacks on American ground forces since the Iraq war started more than four years ago, a suicide car bomber struck a patrol base northeast of Baghdad and killed nine U.S. soldiers and wounded 20. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The New York Times is up to their normal biased bs. They are running a story showing how there have been 121 deaths caused by veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. They try to paint the soldiers as victims of the war and of Bush of course. The numbers though, tell a different story, one showing far fewer deaths than the general population. Update to this. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

In World War I they called it shell shock, although it was often mistaken for cowardice and sometimes men suffering from it were shot "as an example" to their comrades. picked by Neiako 3 years ago