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February 19, 2017

Veterans dive with sharks to treat PTSD

Soldiers are diving with sharks to help treat pain, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

January 16, 2017

Inside the drive to collect DNA from 1M veterans and revolutionize medicine

This is our brand new freezer,” Don Humphries said.

December 19, 2016

Veterans battle the invisible scars of war with art

Veterans across the country are using creative expression to ease their symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and are getting more support from Congress.

December 16, 2016

Barn dances bring joy and relief to veterans with PTSD

Nothing puts a smile on Roosevelt Smith's face quite like dancing.

December 14, 2016

Telemedicine for PTSD no less effective than in-person therapy

Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have difficulties making it to in-person therapy sessions may be able to get treatment that's just as good by videoconference.

December 8, 2016

MDMA for PTSD? How ecstasy ingredient works in the brain

The active ingredient in the drug ecstasy is set to be studied in large-scale clinical trials as a treatment for people with post-traumatic stress disorder, the New York Times reported on Nov. 29.

December 1, 2016

Ecstasy trials approved by FDA for PTSD patients

Turns out, Ecstasy could have some medicinal value.

November 25, 2016

Firefighter's suicide shines light on PTSD in profession

A firefighter’s suicide last month is shedding light on post-traumatic stress disorder in the profession in the Florida community.

November 14, 2016

Researchers using virtual reality to help treat PTSD

Prolonged exposure therapy is a common form of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in U.S. veterans and active-duty soldiers, but researchers in central Florida are taking the approach to a new level with virtual reality (VR).

November 11, 2016

Service dog changes life of veteran with PTSD

A Minnesota army veteran and father-of-five who suffered silently from the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has a life line in his service dog, Jed.