PTSD

Camaraderie Foundation CEO Neftali Rodriguez says the ground war in Afghanistan may have ended, but for many veterans and active duty military, especially those suffering from PTSD, the struggle is far from over.

Clinicians with RedlineRescue.org have receive special training, including ride-alongs with the fire service.

COVID-19 survivors, including COVID long-haulers, might be suffering from PTSD and other mental health concerns after recovery. That’s according to doctors at AdventHealth.

Experts say by next fall, more Floridians could need help responding to the trauma of two simultaneous disasters.

Powers said the VA has enough PPE and ICU beds in case of a second surge.

The Orlando United Assistance Center wants to know what Pulse survivors, family members and first responders still need nearly three years after the nightclub mass shooting.

Officer Alison Clark, a Pulse first responder who is trying to get a disability pension for post-traumatic stress disorder, has avoided being fired from the Orlando Police Department - for now.

As more police officers and firefighters come forward to talk about mental and post-traumatic stress disorder, departments are struggling to accommodate them. A change in Orlando Police Department policy has led to the expected firing of a Pulse nightclub shooting responder.

Former Eatonville Police Officer Omar Delgado's benefits had been in limbo.

As many 20 percent of veterans returning from Iraq have symptoms of the disease including irritability, mood swings, and memory loss.