While many PTSD patients are prescribed pharmaceutical medications to deal with their daily struggles, they don't always work.

Anxiety is an epidemic in the United States. Some 40 million American adults suffer from an anxiety disorder every year according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).

As a long-practicing psychiatrist, I find this statistic tragic. I know that for many, anxiety, phobias, PTSD and insomnia are hard to overcome. Between the expensive, time-consuming proposition of long-term talk therapy and the side effects of different medications, anxiety can seem like a life sentence. But it doesn’t have to be. 

There is another way; a simple, step-by-step method that puts you in the driver’s seat and gives you the tools for leaving anxiety behind for good.

Typically, when you hear PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), you may think of military veterans who experience vivid and often debilitating panic-inducing flashbacks of their time at war. 

With June 27th being National PTSD Awareness Day, a condition resulting in over 3 million cases in the U.S. annually, it's the perfect time to gain some clarity. 

Dr. Sanam Hafeez shares some common causes of post-traumatic stress disorder and how to cope.

The human brain powers every single physical and emotional sensation you experience, which is why it’s so important to make sure you keep your brain functioning at peak level.

Research into post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury may help with effective prevention and treatment.

The human brain powers every single physical and emotional sensation you experience, which is why it’s so important to make sure you keep your brain functioning at peak level.

The traditional approach to easing chronic pain is a failing solution. Medical marijuana is proving to be a viable alternative.