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Iraq War

Yoga for Returning Vets with Richard Miller

January 23, 2013 by ssradmin

Richard Miller is a yoga teacher, researcher, and author who has adapted yoga nidra—or deep relaxation practices—for use with vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Richard describes studies done by the Department of Defense showing that yoga nidra can be effective at reducing the symptoms of PTSD, allowing vets to sleep through the night, to …read more »

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Filed Under: Emotions, Mental Health Tagged With: emotional regulation, Iraq War, meditation, pranayama, PTSD, restorative yoga, veterans, Yoga, yoga for depression, yoga nidra

Suicide Among Returning Vets with Pete MacMullen

May 12, 2010 by ssradmin

Pete MacMullen is the Suicide Prevention Coordinator for Veterans Affairs in Maine. Pete describes the painful readjustment recently returned vets face in trying to relate to their peers and the warning signs of suicide risk for families. He tries to help young vets lift the self-judgment and isolation they struggle with.

Filed Under: Mental Health Tagged With: death and dying, Hidden Emotions, Iraq War, isolation, mental illness, PTSD, readjustment, relationships, service, Shame, soldier, Suicide, VA, veterans, veterans affairs, veterans health

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