Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as combat, sexual assault, natural disasters, or accidents. PTSD can cause a range of symptoms, including intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance behaviors, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness. Digital brain medicine has shown promising results in the diagnosis and treatment …
On December 7, 2021, the Forge Forward Project received an anonymous donation on behalf of Michael Roper who died November 29, 2020, in St. George, Utah, due to the inescapable effects sustained while serving our country as a U.S. Marine. “Every dollar we raise in donations is sacred,” said Bric Simpson, CEO and co-founder of the Forge Forward Project. “It’s …
The Forge Forward Project, a veteran-owned and operated nonprofit, opened its new headquarters at 420 W. American Fork, UT, 84045, on July 4th, 2021. With their new headquarters, the Forge Forward Project will bring peace and healing to veterans and military members through scientific research, virtual reality technology, community building, and wilderness therapy. With the new HQ, the Forge Forward …
An integral part of our mission to save veteran lives has to do with community building. Veterans who have seen combat or feel isolated are the most vulnerable to thoughts of suicide. While doing 22 pushups a day has helped raise awareness about veteran suicide rates, there’s a better way. Instead of 22 pushups, what if we simply reached out …
