Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The WorldStar of War Porn
On YouTube, “war porn” videos fetch millions of views. What are they doing to mental health?
Nobody Knows Just How Big of a Problem Suicide Is in the Canadian Military
The new Liberal government is pledging to tackle suicides in the Canadian military, but a new report released this week shows that might be difficult — because nobody knows quite how large the problem is.
This Canadian Soldier Killed His Wife — And He Blames PTSD
A 52-year-old veteran of the Canadian Forces says it was flashbacks of his tours in Croatia and Afghanistan that led him to stab his wife dozens of times across her face, neck, and body during a role-playing game.
How Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Help Veterans Deal with PTSD
Iraq war veteran Colby Buzzell talks with "Theater of War" author Bryan Doerries about how the story of Ajax can literally save lives.
A Hospital in Sweden Is Going to Open a Rape Clinic for Men
The Stockholm South General Hospital announced that the center — said to be the first in the Nordic country — will open in October.
In Photos: How PTSD Has Afflicted Three Vietnam Veterans and Their Families
When veterans returned from Vietnam four decades ago, the term 'post-traumatic stress disorder' didn't even exist, and many veterans went undiagnosed for years.
The 'American Sniper' Killer Got Sentenced to Life in Prison
The verdict came after a bizarre trial that was heavily covered by the national media and renewed focus on the problem of mental health among America's veterans.
A War Doctor Turned Poet Treats PTSD with Literature
We spoke with war poet Frederick Foote, a neurologist who's making poetry a required course of treatment in military hospitals.
Should Underage Soldiers Be Allowed to Drink Alcohol?
A recent effort to allow young troops to drink in North Dakota just fell flat, but there are still advocates who wonder why 18-year-olds can die for their country but can't buy a beer.
Why Aren't American Veterans Allowed to Treat Their PTSD with Medical Marijuana?
Could marijuana be the solution America's vets have been waiting for, and if so, why does the federal government continue to stand in the way?
The Invisible Scars of War
As Washington equivocates on how to deal with the scandal-plagued VA, a new generation of combat veterans is struggling with the physical and emotional trauma of our longest overseas war.