9/11 had profound impact on mental health of first responders, doctors say
The enormity of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, and the aftermath, has had a profound impact not only on the physical health of so many, but their mental health as well.
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The enormity of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, and the aftermath, has had a profound impact not only on the physical health of so many, but their mental health as well.
There are numerous mental health challenges facing first responders. Some of these men and women face elevated rates of stress, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Some of the men and women of the FDNY face elevated rates of stress, anxiety and PTSD. Several spoke openly to CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu about how they are dealing with these issues on and off the job.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of post-traumatic stress disorder in World Trade Center first responders. CBS News New York's John Dias reports on the study that could change how its understood and even diagnosed.
Mount Sinai researchers used artificial intelligence and more than 11,000 brain scans to estimate each participant's "brain age" in the study.
The village of Rockville Centre on Long Island is now the first in New York to have a certified sensory police department.
CBS News New York's John Dias found out what that means and how it could help countless people in the community.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
The Warrior Ranch Foundation in Calverton offers animal therapy to veterans struggling with PTSD.
The animal protection agency has placed hundreds of rescued dogs with service men and women in need.
The pups arrived Thursday on Long Island, where they will soon find forever homes. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
