Nation Jul 10 Afghan war veteran Jason Kander discusses coping with post-traumatic stress By Geoff Bennett, Claire Mufson
Science Apr 17 Coverage of mass killings is bad for mental health — yet makes people seek more Consuming media coverage of mass killings, whether via news or social media, creates a self-perpetuating cycle of mental distress, according to a new study. By Nsikan Akpan
Nation Nov 11 From shell-shock to PTSD, a century of invisible war trauma We now know that what these combat veterans were facing was likely what today we call post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. We are now better able to recognize it, and treatments have certainly advanced, but we still don’t have a… By MaryCatherine McDonald, Marisa Brandt, Robyn Bluhm, The Conversation
Arts Jun 21 Finding catharsis through the art of tattoos Para-rescuer Roger Sparks found that the art of tattooing helped him deal with his grief following a deadly military operation in Afghanistan. Now he's trying to help others who are suffering from emotional trauma. By Kaysie Ellingson, Indie Alaska
Health Jul 12 Watch Rules Change for Vets’ PTSD Benefits New government rules will make it easier for military veterans to claim disability benefits for those diagnosed with PTSD. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports.
Feb 03 Watch Away from Battle, Soldiers Find Relief in ‘Theater of War’ At military bases around the nation, performances of Greek drama are linking ancient and modern warriors in an understanding of war's pain and mental agony. Jeffrey Brown reports. Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch Military, VA Confront Rising Suicide Rates Among Troops The Army says that suicides among active duty personnel have doubled in recent years, and multiple deployments might contribute to that increase. NewsHour correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports. Continue watching
Feb 29 Watch Campaigning Intensifies as Clinton’s ‘Firewall’ Draws Near Hillary Clinton's campaign has staked her future in this race on the results of Texas's and Ohio's March 4 primaries. As rival Barack Obama has risen to match her in the polls in both states, both sides have intensified their… Continue watching
May 22 Watch Experts Calculate Billions in Long-term Costs of War Congress has approved about $450 billion to date for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, but economists also have been tabulating the long-term costs such as veterans' care. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores the broader costs of the war. Continue watching