Military deploys virtual reality to train soldiers, staff
Seated in a tan leather couch, Petty Officer Sarax suddenly straightens his back and begins flailing his right arm.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 11, 2010
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News tagged with post-traumatic stress disorder
Veterans in the workplace face unwelcome hero worship
Some military veterans returning to the workforce face the stigma of negative stereotypes even as their service is aggrandized, according to a new study by the University of Cincinnati.
Social Sciences
Oct 6, 2022
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Study identifies protective factors that help women recover from childhood violence
Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to be in abusive intimate relationships and experience psychological problems such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adulthood, according to the Centers for ...
Social Sciences
Jul 7, 2011
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Cognitive flexibility moderates teacher stress, shows study
As part of their work, educators are often exposed to various stressful events, including violence between students or towards teachers, sexual assault and suicidal behavior, as well as death or illness of students or their ...
Social Sciences
Jul 3, 2023
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Social workers experienced depression, PTSD, and anxiety at alarming rates during pandemic
A new study published in the journal International Social Work has uncovered concerning rates of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety among social workers.
Social Sciences
Mar 1, 2023
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Abused horses now rehabbed to help veterans with PTSD
After losing sight in his right eye from a 2013 rocket attack in Afghanistan, retired U.S. Army Maj. Dan Thomas recovered with help from an equine therapy program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Plants & Animals
Jun 19, 2016
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Why are there so many dog breeds but only a few cat breeds?
The World Canine Federation recognizes more than 300 different breeds of dogs, while the Cat Fanciers' Association only has 42 different kinds of moggie on its books. Why the difference?
Plants & Animals
Sep 30, 2022
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Researchers' preclinical trial upends conventional wisdom about responses to fear
Fear. You've been there: Your heart races, even jumps to your throat. Your hands grow clammy and your stomach churns. Your mind goes blank.
Plants & Animals
Jan 28, 2016
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Horses working in therapeutic riding programs do not experience additional stress
In the United States, therapeutic horseback riding offers equine-assisted therapy to diverse populations, including children and adults who have anxiety disorders. Veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder often ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 18, 2017
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Conversations about consent need to start early, and parents need to get comfortable with it
Psychiatrist Dr. Gaiathry Jeyarajan envisions a future where parents are comfortable having conversations with their kids early on about consent and boundaries. Avoiding these discussions only perpetuates the culture of silence ...
Social Sciences
Jan 18, 2022
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