The Van Wert Firefighters Union and the Van Wert Fire Department are addressing mental health concerns by bringing in internationally recognized speaker and author Travis Howze for a talk on Nov. 1st.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties is getting the message out that there is hope for people who are dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
The veteran treatment program has helped veterans who have returned home but are still struggling with issues such as PTSD, stress, and more. The program aims to have these veterans get back on the right track, while also helping them with any needs that they may have.
An attempt at breaking multiple world cycling records in Kenton on Monday, all to raise funds for veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
As we enter the holiday weekend, fireworks are being readied for the celebration, however it's not all fun for some people. Many military veterans develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, from their time in combat. The loud pops and bangs from fireworks could trigger negative or even harmful reactions in them. Some veterans even post signs in their yards warning their neighborhood of this. The Executive Director of Allen County's Veterans Service Commission, Tamara Wilson, encourages those planning to set off fireworks to be mindful of those around them.
With the holiday coming up this weekend, many will celebrate with fireworks. However, those loud bangs can potentially negatively affect some people in your community. After serving time in combat, many Veterans develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Loud noises and flashes from fireworks could trigger their PTSD and cause a harmful reaction.
As some choose to set off fireworks to celebrate the new year - those loud explosions may not be as exciting for some.
You may have heard the term PTSD, but not fully understand what it is. But a new documentary, featuring a local paramedic, openly talks about the issue and how a dog can be truly a veteran's best friend.
People across Northwestern Ohio are getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and that's exactly what some of America's most patriotic citizens dread.