FOX News reports: Every day that former Marine Jon Hammar spends in a notorious Mexican prison can only worsen the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder he suffers from after serving his country in multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to his
Read Full Article atPost traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is becoming more and more of a concern in today’s society. Many people believe that military veterans are the only ones who can acquire post traumatic stress disorder. Others think it is a sign of psychological weakn
Some soldiers report being helped by Army programs like yoga or art therapy. The Army also has a program to promote resilience and another called Comprehensive Soldier Fitness to promote mental as well as physical wellness; some clinicians say the latter
With a 38-year sentence at age 59, Drew Peterson most likely will spend the rest of his life in prison. The former Bolingbrook police officer acknowledged as much in a tearful, rage-filled monologue before his sentencing Thursday. Barring a successful ap
Hundreds of local residents enter and leave the Blair County Prison monthly, and prison officials are taking the position that while inmates are there, they shouldn't be wasting their time. Two programs in particular - getting a high school equivalency d
For most of us, walking by a homeless person who is curled up on a tattered blanket, asking for spare change seems like a common enough occurrence. Our reactions may vary, with some choosing to avoid eye contact (because it’s just plain easier), while ot
I was recently diagnosed with PTSD and bipolar 2 and it strains my family life. I have not been able to get the correct help for these issues due to insurance coverage. So I have to do my best to control this on my own. It is very difficult to control mo
