Many of us when looking at the chronic problem of PTSD which ail our Vets focus primarily on the needs of Vet. Nevertheless, the family circle is also severely impacted and often there is little the Vet can do to make himself or herself understood with their loved ones. In ...

"There are no two words more harmful in the English language than 'good job,'" according to J. K. Simmons in his riveting role as a jazz instructor in Whiplash. With all due respect, "good job" now must take back seat to "chipping away," as President Obama declared in a recent ...

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As most Veterans are aware, "the VA does not provide service dogs for physical or mental health conditions, including PTSD." While acknowledging that dogs can be useful in treating the symptoms and conditions of PTSD, they have concluded that there is not sufficient clinical research to justify the use of ...

Editor's Note: Found below is a very moving letter from Maj. Ben Richards and the benefits he received from being treated by Hyperbaric Oxygen from Dr. Paul Harch. The letter is quoted in its entirety. QUOTE In the spring and summer of 2007 I (Maj. Ben Richards) had the privilege ...

There are countless stories of Veteran men and women who suffer from PTSD who receive substantial benefits from the companionship and care of animals.  Many charitable programs have sprung up around the country to help Vets deal with the "silent wounds of war."  SFTT is proud of its association with ...

Severe depression and a heightened sense on anxiety tend to be symptoms of PTSD in returning Veterans from our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.   Nevertheless, these symptoms and how veterans cope with these issues in their everyday life vary significantly.    In fact, many returning veterans (see video below) can ...

The Warrior's Ball - Friday April 24, 2015 - 7pm Knights of Columbus, 507 Shippan Avenue, Stamford Ct Dinner Dance featuring Billy & The Showmen To Benefit Stand For The Troops’ PTS Rescue Coalition, An initiative that funds effective treatment programs for at risk Soldiers and Veterans struggling the ...

In yet another devastating report recently released by the Government Accountability Office ("GAO"), this government oversight agency calls into question the VA's data records with the tragic conclusion that "63% of suicide cases were inaccurately processed."   As readers of SFTT's Blog, you are probably not surprised by these latest findings ...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Offers Hope to Vets Bearing ‘Invisible’ Battle Wounds “I got my life back,” Major Ben Richards US Army (Ret), Director, SFTT Warriors’ Task Force [Greenwich, CT – June 18, 2014) Eilhys England Hackworth, Chair of STAND FOR THE TROOPS (SFTT), announced today that a member of ...

Dr. Henry Grayson, one of SFTT's distinguished members of its medical task force always points that there are no two identical cases of Post Traumatic Stress.   In effect, each individual brings a set of prior conscious and unconscious experiences - dare I call it "baggage" - that is often triggered in totally ...

Join SFTT at the Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University in Washington DC on Saturday, March 22nd where the Bacon Brothers pay tribute to Military Veterans. Order your tickets now. In addition to the Bacon Brothers we have a lot of great talent lined up and General Peter Chiarelli will be ...