FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD
MDMA research has been widely publicized by combat veterans, who say limited PTSD treatment options have contributed to higher military suicide rates.
By Matthew Perrone
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Army veteran charged with killing a homeless man, attacking another
Karl P. Loucks allegedly pepper-sprayed a homeless man and got into a confrontation with him before fatally shooting him in Memphis.
By Adrian Sainz
Texas university launching trauma research program with military
The new center aims to improve the way medical professionals help both civilians and military patients recover from physical, emotional trauma.
By Allison P. Erickson
This whistleblower called out VA about counselor burnout
Ted Blickwedel confronted VA leadership about its treatment of counselors and decreased care for veterans. Then he wrote a book about it.
By Todd South
Tricare expanding program for nearly 16,000 military family members with autism
Some aspects, like an autism services navigator, are good, but military special needs families "are still wading through the effects of the changes," advocate says.
By Karen Jowers
DoD’s conclusions ‘flawed’ about military children’s progress with autism therapy, expert says
Leading researcher says DoD's conclusions that military kids aren't making progress with ABA therapy are flawed and based on 'incompetent interpretations.'
By Karen Jowers
Veteran suicide is a problem. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a solution.
This congressman has introduced legislation to create a hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program for veterans with TBI and PTSD.
By Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.
PTSD, Stigma, and My Uber Ride
After my driver asked me what I did for a living and found out I support the mental health programs at WWP, the discussion moved predictably to the topic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
By Mike Richardson
Wounded Warrior Project: PTSD is treatable
The Wounded Warrior Project responds to a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association on the effectiveness of PTSD therapy.
By Mike Richardson
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution, Episode 5: Dr. Eugene Lipov
Dr. Eugene Lipov has treated over 200 veterans using a sympathetic block in the neck called stellate ganglion block to treat PTSD.
By Military Times
Commander of ill-fated Fitzgerald among veterans with PTSD helped by innovative writing and arts program
“There’s power in telling the story. Not only is it keeping you from having to shoulder that burden by yourself and holding in all that pain. It’s not easy, but every time you tell your story...that’s a little bit of stress that is alleviated from you.”
By Dylan Gresik
New veterans find themselves employed and connected but battling health woes after discharge
A new survey shows that veterans fare well in their first year after the military but have a high "health burden."
By Patricia Kime