Stories tagged with "post traumatic stress"

Medicalizing mass murder by indystar

What a surprise — that someone who shouts “Allahu Akbar” (the “God is great” jihadist battle cry) as he is shooting up a room of American soldiers... – Nov 13, 2009 at 4:56 PM in Commentary

Left-wing slant assigned to Fort Hood shooter's motives by indystar

It has already been discovered the shooter in the mass murder at Fort Hood was a terrorist sympathizer. He had been written up for making pro-terrorist statements and even though... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Prosecutor says Iraq vet is dangerous by indystar

. WINCHESTER — Bail for an Iraq War veteran accused of opening fire on Randolph County sheriff’s deputies Friday night was set at $500,000. Andrew S. Ward, 26, declined... – Oct 14, 2009 at 8:07 AM in Crime & Courts

Former Marine faces charges in shooting by indystar

Winchester — An Eastern Indiana Iraq War veteran accused of shooting at sheriff’s deputies is being held on $500,000 bond. Andrew Ward, rural Lynn, made his first... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Iraq vet held after shooting at police by indystar

LYNN — Pending a hearing on Tuesday, Andrew Seth Ward remains in jail today without bond and reportedly without remembering how he got there. Ward, 26, Lynn, was arrested... – Oct 12, 2009 at 11:42 AM in Crime & Courts

Civilian therapists urged to get training in veterans' needs by Will Higgins

Knowledge is vital for civilians practicing in small towns, official says A top Indiana National Guard mental health professional reached out Thursday to civilian mental health... – Oct 09, 2009 at 1:08 AM in Health & Fitness

March puts focus on post-traumatic stress disorder by Robert Annis

Indiana’s top National Guard general joined hundreds of Hoosier veterans, their families and supporters Sunday in a march to draw attention to a combat hazard that may be... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:31 AM in Marion County

Hundreds expected for PTSD walk Downtown by Robert Annis

Hundreds of veterans and their families and supporters are expected to walk from the American Legion Mall to Monument Circle and back this afternoon to raise awareness of post... – Sep 27, 2009 at 11:53 AM in Communities

Stellar series brings attention to veterans' issues by indystar

I write to thank The Star for Konrad Marshall’s series, “A war within.” This was outstanding journalism. Let’s hope the military and the Veterans... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Lawrence trustee convicted, ousted from job by Jon Murrary

A felony official misconduct conviction today resulted in the automatic removal from office of Lawrence Township Trustee Mike Hobbs. Hobbs, 27, pleaded guilty to the charge this... – Aug 31, 2009 at 2:07 PM in Crime & Courts

Soldier, 25, killed self in Iraq, family says by Robert Annis

Chancellor Keesling was troubled by stress from an earlier tour and by quarrel with girlfriend, dad says The family of an Indianapolis soldier who died in Baghdad last week... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News

5-year-old says he saw dad fatally beat mom, court papers say by Robert Annis

5-year-old witnessed attack by his father, according to court papers A 5-year-old allegedly witnessed his father beat his mother so severely in her Whitestown home that she died... – Jun 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Zionsville

Jailhouse letter shows Schrenker making plans by indystar

Financial adviser foresees a book, reconciliation with wife PENSACOLA, Fla. — Accused of bilking investors out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, a jailed Marcus Schrenker... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

'Grey's' cast celebrates 100th episode; Rhimes remains mum by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — Derek (Patrick Dempsey) and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) will get their wedding... – Mar 28, 2009 at 4:18 AM in Entertainment

Woman is recognized for escaping despair by indystar

GREENWOOD - City resident Dawn Hope Shimp knows the meaning of despair. But her ability to rebound from those depths recently earned her national recognition, a $5,000 check and... – Oct 28, 2008 at 9:27 AM in Communities

Woman freed in shooting of husband by indystar

CROWN POINT, Ind. — A judge has freed a woman from custody after a jury found her not responsible by reason of insanity in the fatal shooting her abusive husband.Judge Thomas... – Oct 16, 2008 at 2:30 PM in News