CHICAGO (WGN) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches rapidly, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is reminding locals about the trauma that can be associated with fireworks for those who have previously served. While there won’t be an official ...

With the New Year come loud celebrations with fireworks and more. For some people, including veterans, loud sounds and flashing lights could trigger PTSD. A local VFW is making sure veterans and their families celebrate the New Year without any triggers.

FARGO — With Fourth of July celebrations approaching, local officials are reminding the public that fireworks can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly in veterans. Cass County Veterans Service Director Christopher Deery says his ...

When asked in his winning press conference how PTSD impacts him during the round, Woodland explained an incident with several fans getting too close earlier this week put him in tears. "I got into scoring,

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to the National Center for PTSD. With PTSD, a traumatic event in ...

A former Truist employee is suing the Charlotte-based bank for discrimination and retaliation. In the federal lawsuit, the woman claimed her boss put a Chucky doll in her chair, and it gave her post-traumatic stress disorder. She said her manager knew ...

June is PTSD Awareness Month, an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the roughly 5 percent of Americans who live with PTSD. Thanks to media depictions of PTSD and ongoing social media campaigns, more people are aware of PTSD than ever. But the popular ...