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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Fourth of July is a week from Friday, and many cities will allow fireworks starting on Sunday. Leading up to Independence Day is PTSD Awareness Month. The popular celebration of fireworks can be a ...

HARD FOR SOME OF THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED. WE’RE STOCKED. WE’RE READY. WE’RE READY TO LIGHT UP THE SKY. THE COUNTDOWN TO AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY IS ON, AND SOME GRANITE STATERS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY PLANNING ...

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 ...

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 ...

When someone you care about has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it's natural to want to provide comfort. But sometimes, even if a remark is well-intentioned, it can actually be invalidating or ...