PTSD
News
VA is Trying New Ways to Treat TBI and PTSD
VA facilities are implementing new light-emitting methods to treat veterans with mild to moderate TBI and PTSD.
News
Therapeutic horseback riding may lower veterans’ PTSD symptoms
At the end of the 6-week program, some of the veterans wanted to continue therapeutic riding – and they were able to do so.
Original Research
Driving-Related Coping Thoughts in Post-9/11 Combat Veterans With and Without Comorbid PTSD and TBI
Veterans with a history of PTSD, TBI, and combat driving may experience driving anxiety on their return home and may benefit from using targeted...
Government and Regulations
RAND Study Provides Report Card for MHS PTSD and Depression Care
Study finds overall high quality of care but identifies important gaps in assessment and treatment.
News
New Center of Excellence to Lead Research of “Signature Wounds”
The VA Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War Veterans focuses on treatment innovations for patients with mental health problems...
News
Relieving PTSD Symptoms May Cut Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke
Researchers analyze the effects of PTSD and its correlation to behaviors associated with heart-related illness.
News
Following the Trajectory of PTSD
Study conducted by the Naval Health Research Center and the VA aims to answer factoring questions regarding the development of PTSD among military...
Article
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Developments in Assessment and Treatment
Diagnostic discordance between posttraumatic stress disorder definitions, treatment dropout rates, comorbidities, and varying policy approaches...
Patient Care
Hospitalization Risk With Benzodiazepine and Opioid Use in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Combat veterans with PTSD who are prescribed benzodiazepines and/or opioids in addition to first-line pharmacotherapy are at significantly...