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Gary Woodland is competing in the Masters this week after brain surgery and a PTSD diagnosis nearly ended his career. His surprise win at the Houston Open last month earned him the final spot in the tournament.
Gary Woodland won his first golf tournament since brain surgery left him with PTSD, opening up about his mental health struggles to help others facing similar battles. The former US Open champion now competes with security nearby after experiencing fear so intense he thought people were trying to kill him on the course.
Golf champion Gary Woodland just won his first tournament in seven years after finally asking for help with his post-traumatic stress disorder. His breakthrough came when he stopped fighting his mental health battle alone.
Veterans with combat PTSD saw significant symptom reduction using MRI-guided brain stimulation in a clinical trial. This non-invasive treatment could offer new hope for those who haven't found relief with traditional therapy.
Golf champion Gary Woodland is opening up about living with PTSD after brain surgery, and his honesty just helped him win his first tournament in seven years. By asking for help from security teams, he's showing other athletes that vulnerability can lead to victory.
A breakthrough brain stimulation technique combined with therapy helped 85% of military personnel dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms in just 30 days. This precision treatment offers new hope for veterans who haven't found relief with traditional methods.
A revolutionary brain stimulation therapy helped 85% of combat veterans dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms when combined with psychotherapy. The breakthrough offers new hope for hundreds of thousands of service members still struggling years after deployment.
Researchers analyzed over 500 brain scans and discovered a common "neural fingerprint" across LSD, psilocybin, and three other psychedelics. This breakthrough could strengthen clinical trials testing these substances for depression and PTSD.
Bipartisan legislation introduced by veteran senators would create a dedicated office to bring emerging mental health therapies, including psychedelics, to veterans struggling with PTSD and depression. The bill sets up infrastructure now so veterans can access innovative treatments the moment they receive FDA approval.
A medication that helped Vietnam veterans overcome PTSD in just weeks could soon offer hope to Israeli soldiers struggling with trauma. After decades of research, psychiatrist Dr. Hillel Glover has patented nalmefene as a potential breakthrough treatment that addresses all PTSD symptoms.
After battling addiction and PTSD, Marine veteran Dustin Curtis found healing by helping other struggling veterans find their way home. In three years, he rose from peer support specialist to assistant program manager at Volunteers of America's suicide prevention program.
Gary Woodland captured his first PGA Tour victory in nearly seven years at the Houston Open, two weeks after publicly sharing his struggles with PTSD following brain surgery. The emotional win came just 30 months after doctors removed a baseball-sized piece of his skull to treat a brain lesion.
Scientists in Melbourne discovered a specific brain circuit that explains why common PTSD treatments work brilliantly for some patients but fall short for others. The breakthrough could help millions get therapy that actually matches their brain's needs.
New Mexico just set aside $630,000 to ensure low-income and rural residents can access groundbreaking psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. The state is creating the nation's first medically integrated psilocybin program, launching by end of 2026.
Ron Blake was seconds away from ending his life when a laugh changed everything. Now he's racing to meet Stephen Colbert before The Late Show ends in May.
Former US Open champion Gary Woodland is breaking his silence about living with PTSD following emergency brain surgery in 2023, refusing to "waste energy hiding" his mental health struggles anymore. His courage is helping others feel less alone in their battles.
Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland is opening up about his battle with PTSD following life-saving brain surgery, choosing courage over hiding. His honesty is helping break the stigma around mental health in professional sports.
Researchers discovered how to help the brain unlearn fear faster, opening new doors for treating anxiety and PTSD. By activating specific neurons in mice, they dramatically accelerated recovery from learned fears.
After a terrifying crash left her impaled and battling PTSD, skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin is heading into Wednesday's Olympic slalom as the favorite. Her journey back to the podium shows that even the greatest athletes must fight through fear to reclaim their dreams.
After military sexual trauma led to addiction and prison, Sarah Branyan now helps veterans recover at a Florida VA hospital. Her message: nothing is insurmountable if you're willing to do the work.
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