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The Human Hug Project #1621

The Human Hug Project #1621

08/04/2016 | Rating NR

NewsMakers

The Human Hug Project #1621

Season 16 Episode 22 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

The Human Hug Project #1621

The Human Hug Project's mission is to bring awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by giving love back to humanity one hug at a time. When soldiers return home, they may be dealing with depression, rage, pain and shame. Treatments include medication or psychological care. What is the science behind a hug and how can it be an alternative to treating PTSD? Less war and more hugs on Newsmakers.

08/04/2016 | Rating NR

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The Human Hug Project #1621

Season 16 Episode 22 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

The Human Hug Project's mission is to bring awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by giving love back to humanity one hug at a time. When soldiers return home, they may be dealing with depression, rage, pain and shame. Treatments include medication or psychological care. What is the science behind a hug and how can it be an alternative to treating PTSD? Less war and more hugs on Newsmakers.

08/04/2016 | Rating NR

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