$17 million goes to local researchers studying military PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, suicide
PTSD, suicide, and brain injuries plague our military and veteran communities, and local researchers are taking action. Eight new studies were just funded to research how we can best treat those conditions.
San Antonio veteran helps write song as part of mental health therapy, hoping to inspire others
San Antonio veteran Rich Stinson now openly talks about his struggles with mental health, but it hasn't always been the case. Stinson said he's on a journey to healing, and he wants to let other veterans know they're not alone.
SA war hero diagnosed with 6 traumatic brain injuries discusses PTSD recovery, urges veterans to get help
Coming off of national PTSD awareness month, a San Antonio Marine Corps and Army veteran has spent time sharing his story with others in need. He said now, with mass troops returning from a difficult end to the war in Afghanistan, adjusting to civilian life is even harder.
Peer-to-peer support group helps local first responders cope with PTSD
First responders are called to emergencies, rescue people and show up to work day after day to do it all over again, which can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. A former police officer in Selma is helping others learn how to manage their trauma.
Whatโs Up South Texas!: Woman rescues shelter dogs to train as service dogs for vets with PTSD
San Antonio โ A South Texas woman has dedicated her life to helping veterans overcome Posttraumatic Stress Disorder by training shelter dogs to become service animals. Our job is to train a dog to alleviate those symptoms.โAdShe said they look for five things in a potential service dog. โThe thing with shelter dogs is that they have a shelter way of being,โ Jenkins said. โThe main obstacle is the misinformation and education lacking for service dogs and service dog training,โ Jenkins said. The main issue I would say is the service dog registries which are fake and not real nor is it associated with anything.
Veterans ask Texas Legislature to pass medical marijuana bill
SAN ANTONIO โ For the past couple of years, veterans have been heading to the Texas Capitol and testifying how medical marijuana helps their ailments. โWe use cannabis for medical reasons, and we believe as veterans weโve earned the right to use a medication that is safe and effective,โ Dave Bass said. A retired Army veteran, Bass is now veterans outreach director for the Texas Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, a medical marijuana advocating group. Since 2013, Bass has gone to the Legislature to try to get bills passed to allow veterans to get access to medical cannabis. After getting arrested twice for possessing marijuana, Faulkner said he decided to move to Colorado so he would not face any further legal trouble.